New SOM Premium Hook Ocean Twin
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Printed Date: 06 Jun 2026 at 5:53am
Topic: New SOM Premium Hook Ocean Twin
Posted By: Stellamoon
Subject: New SOM Premium Hook Ocean Twin
Date Posted: 03 Sep 2015 at 4:37pm
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New Studio Ocean Marks Premium Hook Ocean Twin, an alternative to trebles Explanation from Kazuyoshi-san SOM Pro Staff
This is SOM pro-staff member, Kazuyoshi Sugio. I would like to explain to all of you about the merits of SOM's newly released 《Ocean Twin Hooks BBS88》. In my eyes, the primary merit of these hooks has got to be that they hold with the same power as a single hook,but offer a hook-up ratio similar to a set of trebles. Another merit has got to be the slim profile. While casting, these hooks stay closer to the lures body allowing for maximum casting performance.《less wind resistance than treblehooks》. ...and last but not least! These smaller sized hooks work perfect for a wider variety of gamefish! From Yellowfin Tuna 〜Bull Mahi these hooks reign supreme! Thanks for taking the time to read my rants! I hope that my views will help you with your decision on your next hook purchase! Best Regards! Sugio    |
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Posted By: krow
Date Posted: 03 Sep 2015 at 7:32pm
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Are they SS? Available here? |
Posted By: Stellamoon
Date Posted: 04 Sep 2015 at 7:07am
Don't think anyone in NZ has them in stock yet. |
krow wrote:Posted By: TOSF
Date Posted: 04 Sep 2015 at 2:26pm
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Never really been a fan of double hooks. I have issues with loose twin hooks laying flat against the side of the lure on the bite. Seen way to many fish lost with anglers using the baker rig or loose doubles that would have been a text book hook up with trebles. I have even seen where double hook set ups have pressed hook marks into the side of a lure on hard biting fish like GT and the hook never set as it was laying flat against the lures. I got told a good lesson once from a very good angler while fishing overseas "you spent a **** load of money to get here, you spent all your hard earned cash on high quality tackle and now your going to limit your chances by using a hook that you know is not as good as a treble. What the **** is wrong with you?" Stellamoon are you going to be using these? be great to get some feed back of what they set like after using them for a while. T ------------- http://www.facebook.com/TonyOrtonSportFishingOffshoreAdventures www.offshoreadventures.net http://www.legasea.co.nz" rel="nofollow"> 
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Posted By: Stellamoon
Date Posted: 06 Sep 2015 at 12:49am
Been speaking to the SOM boys who rate these hooks highly, and who have ensured me that the hook up rate is to be as good as a treble. Guess I won't really know till I give them a try. Sure Tony, I'll let you know how they run. Have a few packets on their way from Japan.
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Posted By: randomangler
Date Posted: 18 Mar 2016 at 8:19am
| Hi, any updates on how these hooks run on lures and hookups? Thanks. |
Posted By: sid fishus
Date Posted: 19 Mar 2016 at 10:37am
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Ive used the largest size, hey are good looking hooks and well set up for stickbaits. Mustad do a good hook too, and so does decoy etc.The som ones have these little rings on them which make them prob best I've seen, but not sure they are worth he extra $ personally. ------------- I always tell the truth about things that never happened |
Posted By: PE Pete
Date Posted: 04 Aug 2016 at 8:33am
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Any further feedback on these hooks? Pete ------------- Tight lines PE Pete |
Posted By: PE Pete
Date Posted: 04 Aug 2016 at 4:12pm
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I've just picked up a couple of pairs of these from Rod & Reel so will report back if this ****ty weather ever breaks! Pete ------------- Tight lines PE Pete |
Posted By: Stellamoon
Date Posted: 05 Aug 2016 at 10:12am
Awesome hooks Pete, don't notice any difference in hook up rates compared to trebles. Also less damage to the lures from hook rash. And as you probably already can see SOM are using strong thick gauged Vanfook hooks. Highly recommend them.... especially if your fishing off Enchanter, Cova Rose, or any of the Whakatane boats that don't allow trebles.  |
Posted By: laidbackdood
Date Posted: 05 Aug 2016 at 7:20pm
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Interesting......Personally i like the shout single assists(plenty of free movement)........the ones with a short assist cord designed for lures.......not the power assist ones that are used for jigging.....with two hooks close together of the same length like that....i dont really see the advantage.......especially on fish that suck in their prey...like kings and Gt's..............will be interested to here what you think Pete.......... But its great having all these new products coming out and giving us all more options..... Id like to see barbless inline hooks with a welded eye......does anyone do them?
------------- Once the idiots turn up..Im outta here...No time for Drama Queens. |
Posted By: PE Pete
Date Posted: 05 Aug 2016 at 9:18pm
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Thanks Anesh will be testing a few different combinations this season inc. the SOM twins. Also just picked these up!  Covering all my bases cause I also got some ST66 barbless trebles in various sizes & some inline singles. Now all I need is much less wind  Cheers Pete ------------- Tight lines PE Pete |
Posted By: laidbackdood
Date Posted: 06 Aug 2016 at 4:24am
Now all I need is much less wind  Stop eating beans then pete  .....those barbless trebs are good.------------- Once the idiots turn up..Im outta here...No time for Drama Queens. |
Posted By: fishmad1
Date Posted: 06 Aug 2016 at 4:27pm
The Yamai barbless singles with welded rings are very good hooks..
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Posted By: PE Pete
Date Posted: 06 Aug 2016 at 5:10pm
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Hey Clem, they look good, where did ya get them from mate? ------------- Tight lines PE Pete |
Posted By: laidbackdood
Date Posted: 06 Aug 2016 at 6:37pm
Nice...I will look for them pete and get back 2 u when i find them  ------------- Once the idiots turn up..Im outta here...No time for Drama Queens. |
Posted By: PE Pete
Date Posted: 06 Aug 2016 at 6:52pm
Sweetas mate cause I've looked on the interweb can't find anything inNZ ------------- Tight lines PE Pete |
Posted By: laidbackdood
Date Posted: 07 Aug 2016 at 1:11am
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Fishmad....dont suppose you have a link for those inline barbless do you? only place i found em was in uk and they were really expensive but i know they come out of japan.
------------- Once the idiots turn up..Im outta here...No time for Drama Queens. |
Posted By: Dean01
Date Posted: 07 Aug 2016 at 12:32pm
| Let me know if you want me to have a look over here Pete. |
Posted By: fishmad1
Date Posted: 08 Aug 2016 at 9:39am
| Yip - out of Japan..I think the last ones were from PLAT.. |