FA HOOK
FA Hook
HOOK / TROUT
Target Fish
Trout, char, amago, cherry salmon, and yamame
Feature
Catch stocked fish at maximum speed.
FA Hook was designed to dominate the high-activity period right after stocking. Its combination of a short shank, wide gape, and short hook point creates high initial penetration, driving in quickly and deeply even with light force. It responds instantly to the fast bites of stocked fish, allowing you to hook fish one after another at a strong tempo.
Right after stocking, fish often fully inhale the spoon or strike from the side. The wide-gape shape catches the mouth area securely and does not miss playful, slashing bites.
It uses a medium-wire gauge equivalent to AG Hook Plus. That gives it the strength to handle violent attacks, while resisting deformation and point wear so performance stays stable through repeated hook-ups.
Because FA Hook is specialized for initial hooking performance, it is not ideal for styles where the angler actively sets the hook, such as bottom fishing. It is built for stocking situations where fish are hooked through the retrieve without a deliberate hookset. For more actively set-hook techniques, ST, AG Plus, AG, and MK Hook Sharp are recommended instead.
The short-shank shape can also work with plugs in the right situations. It offers strong hooking performance even in topwater situations where fish often roll or turn on the lure.
Balancing initial hooking speed and strength at a high level, it hooks fish through their own weight and turning force. This is a practical hook built to win the opening stocking phase.
Please also check the guide by YARIE PRO hook advisor Motou Matsui explaining how to get the best out of FA Hook.
Hook size
#6
The representative FA Hook size, ideal for spoons around 2 g to 3 g.
Hook size
#8
A downsized model with nearly the same shape as #6. It also suits crankbait fishing with ester line, and works well for summer stocking patterns using surface micro spoons.
Hook size
#9
A model suited to quickly hooking highly active fish with spoons under 20 mm.
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.