Gamakatsu is proud to introduce the new Assist 510 jigging lure stinger hooks. This new accessory will change the way anglers everywhere fish vertical jigs. The Problem: Fish sometimes will strike the head of a vertically jigged lure and miss the hook altogether. Fish don't always give you a second chance. The Solution: The new Assist 510 eliminates that. This unique accessory is designed to hook any fish that strikes the head of a vertically jigged lure. The hook itself is a super short shank hook with a round wide gap, long sticky sharp curved point, and micro out-barb. The out-barb prevents the hook from catching on or chaffing the mainline. A loop made from super-strong braided line is firmly attached to the hook and is used to fasten the Assist hook to the lure. The loop and the hook shank are covered with a durable heat shrink tubing that protects the loop connection from abrasion and saltwater. The loop and the shrink tubing are both done in red for a little extra attraction.

To connect the Assist 510 to the lure, simply run the loop through the eye of the lure and loop it over the hook, pull tight and it's done. Easy to rig, no split rings or fasteners to deal with. No jigging lure should be fished without it. The next time a fish strikes the head of a lure rigged with the new Assist 510 it will get a mouth full of Gamakatsu steel and you'll get another fish in the boat.

The Assist 510 comes in hook sizes 1-4/0, tin finished for corrosion resistance. The loop on the size 1-3/0 Assist 510 hooks is 100# test and the 4/0 features a 150# loop. Images of the Assist 510 are available on CD ROM or via e-mail.