Mustad Slow Death Hooks

Mustad Slow Death® Aberdeen Hook – Specialized Walleye & Panfish Action

Unlock a wild, intense presentation that reaches the fish other lures miss. The Mustad Slow Death® Aberdeen Hook features a unique kinked shank specifically engineered to create an enticing corkscrew rotation. When trolled at ultra-slow speeds, this hook produces a spiraling action that gets deep into the cracks, crevices, and corners where trophy Walleye and Bass hide.

Built with Mustad’s signature 4.3 UltraPoint® Technology, these hooks are chemically sharpened to stay sharper longer. The Nor-Tempered high-carbon steel provides 30% more strength than standard wire hooks, ensuring that once you hook into a big one, they stay pinned.

Technical Specifications

• Design: Specialized Kinked Shank for corkscrew action.

• Point: Opti-Angle Needle Point (UltraPoint®).

• Eye: Secure Ringed Eye.

• Finish: Durable, corrosion-resistant Nor-Tempered finish.

• Target Species: Walleye, Bass, Crappie, Zander, Perch, and Panfish.

Pro Setup: The "Slow Death" Rig

To get the most out of these hooks, follow the manufacturer-recommended setup:

1. The Rig: Attach a bottom-bouncer weight to your main line. Tie a 48” mono or fluorocarbon leader to the bottom of the bouncer.

2. The Bait: Thread half a nightcrawler or earthworm up the hook shank and over the hook eye. Leave about 1/2" of the tail hanging off the hook.

3. The Speed: Troll or row at speeds from 1 mph down to a crawl. The goal is just enough movement to keep the crawler spinning in a tight spiral.

Note: This presentation is highly effective in pressured waters where fish have become "shy" to traditional flashy blade presentations.