AG HOOK +
AG Hook Plus
HOOK / TROUT
Target Fish
Trout, char, amago, cherry salmon, and yamame
Feature
Add confidence to aggressive hooking.
AG Hook Plus inherits the hooking performance of AG Hook, which was built around short-bite situations, while strengthening the design with a medium-heavy wire for more durability and power. It keeps the excellent penetration of the wide-gape shape while giving you more confidence against larger trout and stocked fish.
The wide-gape shape helps the hook point enter even on playful, slashing bites often seen right after stocking, allowing you to convert even light contact into a committed hook-up.
The medium-heavy wire resists opening even when you are hooking fish one after another, and the hook point also stays sharp longer. That means stable hooking performance even when you need to catch stocked fish quickly and repeatedly.
AG Hook Plus is a dependable choice for stocking patterns and fishing for numbers, adding more strength and reassurance to the AG series.
Hook size
#6
A size suited to medium and heavier spoons. Especially well balanced with spoons in the 2.0 g to 3.0 g class, making it strong for stocking patterns and offshore searching.
Hook size
#7
A size for medium-weight spoons. Well suited to 1.2 g to 2.2 g spoons, and the most versatile option in the lineup.
Hook size
#8
The core size for lightweight spoons. Balanced for spoons around 0.7 g to 1.5 g, and, like #7, one of the sizes you will use most often.
Specification
Spec
YARIE Area Trout Hook Guide
Choose by Situation: YARIE Hook Select Map
Each YARIE area-trout hook has a different role. From targeting high activity right after stocking, to handling short bites in low-activity conditions, to reducing lost fish, they are designed so you can choose the best hook for each situation.
Tournament Time Map / SPOON
In a typical tournament, it is effective to rotate hooks according to changes in fish activity.
Mid Stage / Response Starts to Fade
Late Stage / Low Activity and Pressured Fish
Plug Hook Guide
For plugs such as crankbaits, minnows, and metal vibes, use the ST series and KZF as a base, then rotate hooks according to the situation.
Crankbaits
Compared with the ST hook, the STm uses a finer wire and is better suited for difficult conditions. If you want to prioritize landing percentage, a vertical-eye hook with a double ring is also recommended.
Floating Cranks and Micro Cranks
For floating-style cranks and micro cranks such as Dangyo, Pico Chata Cra, and Pico Pico Eagle Player, STm Hook or NK Hook is recommended. Try STm Hook when fish do not fully turn on the bite, and NK Hook when rolling bites are more common.
Metal Vibes and Bottom Lures
ST Hook, STm Hook, and NK Hook are recommended. If hooking is difficult with ST Hook or STm Hook, switching to NK Hook is recommended.
Topwater
Because fish tend to roll on topwater lures, FA Hook and NK Hook are recommended. ST Hook and STm Hook can also be used according to the situation.
Rising Minnows
ST Hook is the basic choice. When hooking is difficult, STm Hook is recommended. To reduce fish coming off, try GL Hook or PM Hook; if you want a fine-wire hook that also helps reduce lost fish, try NK Hook.
About YARIE Hooks
Japanese-made hooks backed by Banshu hook-making craftsmanship.
Drawing on a century of accumulated metalworking technology and hook-making know-how, YARIE pursues hook designs that balance coating, material, sharpness, and strength.
Coating
Surface treatment that supports penetration and durability.
Material
Material selection that supports toughness and resilience.
Sharpness
A sharp hook point created through long tapering and precision processing.
Toughness
Strength and stability created by flattening treatment.
YARIE hooks are designed on the foundation of hook-making technology from the Banshu region of Hyogo Prefecture, Japan's largest hook-production area. Banshu hooks stand at the center of Japan's long hook-making tradition and are known worldwide for their strength and sharp hook points.
Founded in 1925, YARIE is a tackle maker also known as the first company in Japan to manufacture metal swivels. That metalworking expertise and long experience in tackle development continue to shape YARIE's hook design today.
Under quality control in Japan, YARIE pursues sharp hook points and consistent strength. Rather than flashy looks, the focus is on dependable performance you can trust on the water.