Kevin Nash Fang Hooks
Introduction
These hooks
have been around for some time and I remember buying a few packs just before
the Foot and Mouth epidemic broke out. The packets of hooks somehow got lost
in my hook wallet and were forgotten. It was only when I had a run of hook
pulls and point turnovers with my regular pattern that while grovelling around
for some trusty 'Continentals', the Fangs were found. Maybe
time to try them after all this time - so I did.
Description
In Use
I've used these hooks since November 2003 for hair rigged baits and can say
that I'm impressed. Very low incidence of hook pulls (in fact on barbel none),
no snaps, few blunts and point turnovers. If you pull against a rock and the
hook point comes against it then you will get blunting - obvious, but compared
to my former brand the frequency of hook problems have dramatically decreased.
Usually use Size 6 and 8 in standard wire, although heavier wire Fang X are
available.
Conclusions
Currently my favourite hook for general use and I've tried quite a few. Slightly
longer shank than generally used but seems to be a first class hooker. So
far, total confidence in Fangs.
Price
Around £3.25 for 10.
Availability
Kevin Nash stockists. Barbed versions of Fang and X versions come in sizes
2, 4, 5, 6, 7 & 8. Barbless Fangs in sizes 4, 6 and 8.
Bob Gill
April 2004
