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Buying Hooks in Bulk= Smart

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I can’t believe it took me this long to finally start buying hooks in value pack/bulk quantities. Just received my first bulk order and it’s been enlightening so I wanted to share. My  example:

 

My favorite soft plastic hook ever- Gamakatsu G-Lock Worm Hook 3/0. (For this case below we are not considering taxes, delivery, and other surcharges just retail price for comparison purposes only)

 

6 pack standard quantity = $5.50 at Bass Pro Shops. Per Unit price of 92 cents 

 

25 pack standard quantity = $15.99 at TW. Per Unit price of 64 cents 

 

I would’ve saved decent money if I would’ve considered this earlier in my fishing days. This might seem like a Captain Obvious commercial for most, but someone just starting out, it’s just logical to do it this way. 

  • Super User

I always try to buy Gammy hooks in bulk, so long as I can easily

find what I want :) . For me, Split/Drop Shot and Finesse Wide Gap.

Saves a bundle as I also like to tie my own weed guards on 'em.

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I buy trebles in bulk as well as my worm hooks. I use Eagle Claw Lazer Magworm hooks for most all my T-rigging. They're $14.30 for a 100 pack, so $.14 apiece :)

 

I like the EWG short shank Mustads for a lot of my treble hook needs. Those are $20.70 for a 100pk of #6, so about $.21 a hook. 

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I buy hooks, weights, plastics, everything I can in bulk, not like I aint gonna use em!

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I buy most of my hooks from Shorty's Hook sales by the 1,000 count.  Otherwise I buy from Captain Hook's by the 100-500 count.

I try to buy as much as I can in bulk as well. Have been for yrs. Maybe that's why I have closets full of stuff I don't use ?.

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Smart shopping for the products you know you are going to use.

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5 hours ago, Jig Man said:

I buy most of my hooks from Shorty's Hook sales by the 1,000 count.  Otherwise I buy from Captain Hook's by the 100-500 count.

I see Shorty's is wholesale for retailers, etc., on their site. 

 

Will they sell to anyone? Nice if they had details and ordering

online.

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The risk is a new hook comes out that is far superior then the hook you just bought in bulk. Hook technology is always improving with new styles every year and I like to try new hooks in minimum qty before committing on buying bulk.

I have hundreds of Mustad and Eagle Claw bronze worm and jig hooks that I don't use anymore for example.

Tom

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8 hours ago, Catt said:

I buy hooks, weights, plastics, everything I can in bulk, not like I aint gonna use em!

Funny, that's the same thing I say when I buy toilet paper in bulk. :toilet:

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3 hours ago, Darren. said:

I see Shorty's is wholesale for retailers, etc., on their site. 

 

Will they sell to anyone? Nice if they had details and ordering

online.

You have to have a federal tax ID number.

13 hours ago, Bluebasser86 said:

I buy trebles in bulk as well as my worm hooks. I use Eagle Claw Lazer Magworm hooks for most all my T-rigging. They're $14.30 for a 100 pack, so $.14 apiece :)

 

I like the EWG short shank Mustads for a lot of my treble hook needs. Those are $20.70 for a 100pk of #6, so about $.21 a hook. 

Be aware that the TG76BN Mustad KVD's in bulk are not the good conical Ultra point. They are regular angle cut and not very sharp.

 

And cheaper here.

http://cedarrunoutdoors.com/25pk-6-kvd-tg76bn/

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2 hours ago, Comfortably Numb said:

Be aware that the TG76BN Mustad KVD's in bulk are not the good conical Ultra point. They are regular angle cut and not very sharp.

 

And cheaper here.

http://cedarrunoutdoors.com/25pk-6-kvd-tg76bn/

Weird, the onesI get are very sharp. Not the ultra point kvd hooks, but still plenty sticky. Not sure the product number though. 

2 hours ago, Comfortably Numb said:

Be aware that the TG76BN Mustad KVD's in bulk are not the good conical Ultra point. They are regular angle cut and not very sharp.

 

And cheaper here.

http://cedarrunoutdoors.com/25pk-6-kvd-tg76bn/

Weird, the onesI get are very sharp. Not the ultra point kvd hooks, but still plenty sticky. Not sure the product number though. 

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18 hours ago, WRB said:

 

I have hundreds of Mustad and Eagle Claw bronze worm and jig hooks that I don't use anymore for example.

Tom

If they are the USA made ones, I'd be interested din the worm ones.

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Good advice. I been buying hooks in bulk quantities for over 2 decades now and it helps you save money.

I'm a fan of the Gamakatsu Value Packs and the Owner Mosquito Pro Packs.  If I lose a hook I don't stress.

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On 15/12/2017 at 1:10 PM, WRB said:

The risk is a new hook comes out that is far superior then the hook you just bought in bulk. Hook technology is always improving with new styles every year and I like to try new hooks in minimum qty before committing on buying bulk.

I have hundreds of Mustad and Eagle Claw bronze worm and jig hooks that I don't use anymore for example.

Tom

I had the same experience, several TruTurn boxes found their way to the recycle bin that way ( the last thing I want is some poor animal having a hook in it’s paw just because I was lazy and dumped them in the trash ).

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On 12/15/2017 at 1:10 PM, WRB said:

The risk is a new hook comes out that is far superior then the hook you just bought in bulk. Hook technology is always improving with new styles every year and I like to try new hooks in minimum qty before committing on buying bulk.

I have hundreds of Mustad and Eagle Claw bronze worm and jig hooks that I don't use anymore for example.

Tom

 

And the one you have quit working why?

 

I have Mustad's  Straight Shank Denny Brauer Flipping Hooks, still better than any hook made today!

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