Mustad Pro-Stinger Trailer Hooks

Mustad Pro-Stinger Spinnerbait Trailer Hook

Never miss a "short strike" again. Designed by legendary pro Kevin Van Dam, the Mustad Pro-Stinger Spinnerbait Trailer Hook is your insurance policy for those days when fish are swatting at your bait without committing. Adding this stinger hook to your favorite spinnerbait or buzzbait instantly increases your hook-up ratio and ensures that even the most tentative nibbles result in a catch.

Built with Mustad’s signature 4.3 UltraPoint® Technology, these hooks feature an Opti-angle needle point that stays sharper longer and resists rolling. The specialized Nickel finish is forged from Nor-Tempered high-carbon steel and is engineered to be four times more rust-resistant than traditional nickel, providing long-lasting durability in both fresh and stained water.

KVD’s Pro Rigging Guide

Setting up your stinger hook is a simple, effective process using the included surgical tubing:

1. Thread the Hook: Slide the hook point of your spinnerbait through the large ringed eye of the Mustad Trailer hook.

2. Add the Stopper: Cut a small piece of the provided surgical tubing.

3. Secure the Rig: Run the main spinnerbait hook through the piece of tubing and slide the tubing down the shank. This acts as a "stop" to prevent the trailer hook from sliding off during casts or while fighting a fish.

Pro Tip: Trailer Hook Discipline

While trailer hooks are essential for open water, be cautious when fishing in extremely heavy "slop" or thick timber. The trailer hook is designed to swing freely, which can catch on heavy weeds. Use it most aggressively in clearer water or along weed edges where fish are more likely to "slap" at the blades.