When I am looking for a strong but light hook the Sphere Beast hook is my choice. Available in both eyed and spade-end versions, the barbless Beast is ideal for hard-fighting carp from spring to late autumn.
There is something special about the steel used in these hooks. They are very light for such a strong hook, yet they keep their points very well and hook changes are almost a thing of the past.
The attention to detail is also very good. Spades are formed perfectly, and the eyes are well closed, reducing line breakages significantly.
The eyed version is ideal for hair-rigging, especially for Method feeder fishing. I like the spade-end version when fishing soft pellets on the pole. Being a light hook the weight doesn’t effect the movement of the bait as much as some other patterns.
Hook shape is very much a personal preference, but I have noted that I get few hook-pulls with patterns like this that have a short shank, and in-turned point, which is especially noticeable when Method fishing.
One more thing to note is that the Sphere Beast hook is available in an unusual size 13. You might think this is a big deal, but the difference in size is quite noticeable, and I have found it very useful.
A really useful hook, especially as it is available in both eyed and spade versions. Good value too as you get 15 hooks in each pack.
● The perfect big fish hook, use them for carp and barbel
● Short shank, wide gape, in-turned point
● Made using fine Japanese steel for unrivalled strength to weight
● Teflon coating helps you hit more bites
● Available in both eyed and spade-end barbless versions in sizes 8 to 16.
● Available in barbed spade-end version in sizes 8 to 16
● Fifteen hooks per pack
What makes the Sphere Beast hook so special?
The popular Sphere Beast hooks are now also available in a barbless version. With their straight design, wide gape and Japanese high-performance steel, they have quickly become the number one when it comes to landing feisty fish such as carp and barbel in difficult conditions. The special feature of the barbless Sphere Beast is the Teflon coating that guarantees particularly easy penetration into the mouth of the fish. As a result, the hook holds particularly firmly and pull-outs are significantly reduced.
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The Sphere Beast hook is available in both eyed and spade-end versions.
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"The unusual size 13 has proven to be really useful for pellet fishing."
There is something about the shape of the Beast hook that means I lose less fish.
The spade version of the Sphere Beast is ideal for pole fishing for carp with expander pellets.