When Gamakatsu announced that it was launching a new line of hooks, I thought to myself, "How do you reinvent the wheel when it comes to fishing hooks?" Their hooks are already top-notch and strong, and the hook points are as sharp as can be.
Well, say hello to the all-new Nano Alpha hook! Well, it's not new. This line of hooks has been available in Japan for some time now, and they're so popular that Gamakatsu has decided to release them to the American market. Everything about the Nano Alpha hooks is essentially the same as their other hooks. The size, shape, weight, and most importantly (to me anyway) the same sharp hook point.
So what's the difference, you ask? Gamakatsu has developed a proprietary process of adding a Teflon-like coating to the hooks. This coating provides a slippery surface that, according to Gamakatsu, gives you better hook penetration on your hooksets. To be honest, I never really had any issues with hook penetration on my other Gamakatsu hooks, so that wasn't much of a selling point for me. The essential advantage of the coating for me personally is that these hooks are now four times more corrosion-resistant! We've all experienced moisture in our tackle boxes and either opened them up on the next trip to see rust on our hooks or have left a salty worm or creature bait on our hook only to forget about it for an extended period only to come back and there's corrosion starting on the hook!
The Nano Alpha lineup includes a variety of hooks such as EWG, Wormhook RB, Superline EWG, Treble hooks, and even select hooks for lure makers. This diversity ensures that there's a Nano Alpha hook for every fishing need. And the best part? They are priced the same as their non-Nano Alpha counterparts, offering better hook penetration and four times more corrosion resistance at no extra cost.
