ST MEDIUM HOOK

ST Medium Hook

HOOK / TROUT

Target Fish

Trout, char, amago, and yamame

Feature

A key weapon for slack-line situations.

STm Hook is tuned from the base design of ST Hook with a finer wire to improve hooking performance in situations with almost no line tension. In the now-common styles of fishing with rising minnows and slow crankbaits, you often need to hook short bites while line slack is present. STm Hook was developed specifically for those situations.

Its slightly outward-facing wide-gape shape and sharp long point make it easy for the hook point to enter even on slight contact. The finer wire increases initial penetration speed, turning slack-line contact into dependable hookups.

While inheriting the stable shape of ST Hook, STm Hook is a special model that boosts delicate hooking performance, actively driving in even when tension has fallen away.

Also known as “Silent Fang,” it turns even the most subtle, easy-to-miss bites into hookups.

Hook size

#8

A size for full-size crankbaits such as Chata Cra and Crappie, as well as mid-size crankbaits such as Mocha, Rita, and T-Crankup Jr.

Hook size

#9

A size for full-size crankbaits such as Chata Cra and Crappie, as well as mid-size crankbaits such as Mocha, Rita, and T-Crankup Jr.

Specification

Spec

Product Number 742

Product Name ST Medium Hook

Color Black

Barb Barbless

Size Lineup

#9 #8

Package Standard / Middle

Standard Pack

All sizes15 pcs

Middle Pack

All sizes33 pcs

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.

Right After Stocking / High Activity

FA HOOK AG HOOK +

Mid Stage / Response Starts to Fade

MK HOOK SHARP AG HOOK

Late Stage / Low Activity and Pressured Fish

MK HOOK 2 SSS MK HOOK SSS WIDE

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.

ST HOOK STm HOOK KZF HOOK ST HOOK Flat Eye

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.

STm HOOK NK HOOK

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.

ST HOOK STm HOOK NK HOOK

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.

FA HOOK NK HOOK ST HOOK STm HOOK

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.

ST HOOK STm HOOK NK HOOK GL HOOK PM HOOK

Minnows

ST Hook and STm Hook are the basic recommendations. To reduce fish coming off, GL Hook or PM Hook is recommended; if you want a fine-wire hook that also helps reduce lost fish, NK Hook is recommended.

ST HOOK STm HOOK NK HOOK GL HOOK PM 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.