{"product_id":"gamakatsu-offset-shank-worm-ewg-hook","title":"Gamakatsu Offset Shank Worm EWG Hook","description":"\u003ch2 data-path-to-node=\"0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eGamakatsu Offset Shank Worm EWG Hook – The Industry Standard\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"1\"\u003eThe \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"1\" data-index-in-node=\"4\"\u003eGamakatsu Offset Shank Worm EWG (Extra Wide Gap)\u003c\/b\u003e is arguably one of the most popular and versatile hooks in the fishing world. Its reputation is built on legendary sharpness and a design that has defined the modern \"Texas Rig.\" The Extra Wide Gap offers a massive amount of clearance, allowing even the thickest soft plastics to collapse away from the hook point for a clean, effortless hookset.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"2\"\u003eForged from high-carbon steel using Gamakatsu’s unique tempering process, these hooks are surprisingly thin yet incredibly strong. This allows for better penetration through the bony jaws of a trophy bass without the risk of the hook straightening out under pressure.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-path-to-node=\"3\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-path-to-node=\"4\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"4\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eStandard Pack Count \u0026amp; Common Usage\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ctable data-path-to-node=\"5\"\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHook Size\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTypical Quantity\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCommon Usage \u0026amp; Bait Pairing\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"5,1,0,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"5,1,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003e#2\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"5,1,1,0\"\u003e6 Hooks\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"5,1,2,0\"\u003eSmall finesse worms, 3\" grubs, slider baits\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"5,2,0,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"5,2,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003e#1\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"5,2,1,0\"\u003e6 Hooks\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"5,2,2,0\"\u003e4\" finesse worms, small tubes, split-shotting\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"5,3,0,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"5,3,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003e1\/0\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"5,3,1,0\"\u003e6 Hooks\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"5,3,2,0\"\u003e4\" to 5\" worms, small craws, light Texas rigs\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"5,4,0,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"5,4,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003e2\/0\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"5,4,1,0\"\u003e6 Hooks\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"5,4,2,0\"\u003e6\" worms, medium lizards, small swimbaits\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"5,5,0,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"5,5,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003e3\/0\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"5,5,1,0\"\u003e5 Hooks\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"5,5,2,0\"\u003eStandard 6-7\" worms, Senkos, plastic craws\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"5,6,0,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"5,6,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003e4\/0\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"5,6,1,0\"\u003e5 Hooks\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"5,6,2,0\"\u003eBulky creature baits, 7-10\" worms, fat flukes\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"5,7,0,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"5,7,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003e5\/0\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"5,7,1,0\"\u003e5 Hooks\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"5,7,2,0\"\u003eLarge 10\"+ worms, big swimbaits, heavy cover flipping\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"5,8,0,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"5,8,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003e6\/0\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"5,8,1,0\"\u003e4 Hooks\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"5,8,2,0\"\u003eOversized swimbaits, magnum worms, heavy predator fishing\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"5,9,0,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"5,9,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003e7\/0\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"5,9,1,0\"\u003e4 Hooks\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"5,9,2,0\"\u003eGiant soft plastics, trophy bass, and pike\/muskie applications\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003chr data-path-to-node=\"6\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-path-to-node=\"7\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"7\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eKey Features\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul data-path-to-node=\"8\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"8,0,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"8,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eExtra Wide Gap (EWG):\u003c\/b\u003e Provides the necessary \"bite\" for bulky creature baits, fat tubes, and thick-bodied swimbaits.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"8,1,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"8,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eOffset Shank:\u003c\/b\u003e Engineered to hold your bait securely in place and maintain a perfectly weedless, streamlined profile.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"8,2,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"8,2,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eLegendary Sharpness:\u003c\/b\u003e Chemically sharpened to a microscopic point for instant penetration.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"8,3,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"8,3,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eHigh-Carbon Steel:\u003c\/b\u003e Provides the perfect balance of strength and flexibility, preventing brittle snaps or bending.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr data-path-to-node=\"9\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-path-to-node=\"10\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"10\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003ePro Setup: The Ultimate Weedless Rig\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"11\"\u003eThe Gamakatsu EWG is the \"go-to\" hook for fishing heavy cover:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003col start=\"1\" data-path-to-node=\"12\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"12,0,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"12,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eTexas Rig:\u003c\/b\u003e Perfect for dragging a lizard or worm through submerged timber and lily pads.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"12,1,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"12,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eCarolina Rig:\u003c\/b\u003e Ideal for long-distance casting on offshore structures where you need a hook that stays sharp after bouncing off rocks.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"12,2,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"12,2,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eWeightless:\u003c\/b\u003e The slightly heavier gauge of the EWG acts as a natural keel, allowing baits like \"Senko\" style plastics to sink with a seductive horizontal flutter.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003chr data-path-to-node=\"13\"\u003e\n\u003cblockquote data-path-to-node=\"14\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-path-to-node=\"14,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"14,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003ePro Tip: Choosing the Right Gap\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"14,1\"\u003eIf you are using a slender \"finesse\" worm, you might consider a Round Bend. But for everything else—from brush hogs to fat flukes—the EWG is the king. It ensures that no matter how much plastic the fish has in its mouth, the hook point has plenty of room to find its mark.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/blockquote\u003e","brand":"Gamakatsu","offers":[{"title":"#4","offer_id":51950793818477,"sku":"","price":6.29,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"#2","offer_id":51950793851245,"sku":"58409","price":6.29,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"#1","offer_id":51950793884013,"sku":"58410","price":6.29,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"1\/0","offer_id":51950793916781,"sku":"58411","price":6.29,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"2\/0","offer_id":51950793949549,"sku":"58412","price":6.29,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"3\/0","offer_id":51950793982317,"sku":"","price":6.29,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"4\/0","offer_id":51950794015085,"sku":"","price":6.29,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"5\/0","offer_id":51950794047853,"sku":"58415","price":6.29,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0907\/2882\/5197\/files\/BatchEditImage_1_fd61447b-37f7-46b6-8edd-c609d95f6cc6.png?v=1772138242","url":"https:\/\/guideschoiceproshop.com\/products\/gamakatsu-offset-shank-worm-ewg-hook","provider":"Guide's Choice Pro Shop","version":"1.0","type":"link"}