BKK Fangs-62 UA Treble Hooks #1 (6pcs)

Product detailed description

BKK Fangs-62 UA #1 is the largest numbered size in the range and provides a practical transition between the medium-sized #2 and the first 1/0 size. It makes sense on lures where #2 no longer provides sufficient working gape, but 1/0 would add an unnecessarily large profile or too much weight. Size #1 suits proportionally matched pilkers around 12 cm and 80–120 g, larger hardbaits, jerkbaits and topwater lures, as well as slimmer pike streamers measuring approximately 20–24 cm.

The main advantage of this version is its large working gape combined with a still-reasonable weight. The points need sufficient clearance around the lure body or tying material so that they are not shielded during a strike. At the same time, the hook should not be so heavy or oversized that it pulls down the rear of the lure, changes its centre of gravity, restricts the fall or repeatedly catches the lure body or another hook.

The 2X designation describes the wire and strength class, not an exact load rating in kilograms. Fangs-62 is neither a delicate 1X treble nor a heavy-duty model for extreme saltwater fishing. Its role is to provide a balanced combination of strength, gape and weight. With size #1, this balance is especially useful on lures that need a larger hook but remain sensitive to changes in rigging weight.

The geometry is based on a traditional O’Shaughnessy bend. BKK combines it with a forged shank and needle-sharp points with standard barbs. According to the manufacturer, forging increases strength by approximately 20% compared with equivalent non-forged hooks. The long, gradually tapered points support rapid initial penetration, but the reliability of the complete rig also depends on the sharpness of all three points, the correct split ring, leader strength, drag setting and the angle of the strike.

The hook is manufactured from BKK-81WV high-carbon steel and finished with an Ultra-Antirust (UA) coating. This protection is designed to provide increased corrosion resistance in saltwater, making Fangs-62 well suited to saltwater spinning, jigging and lighter pilker fishing. It can also be used in freshwater for pike and other predators. After saltwater use, rinse the hook with fresh water, allow it to dry completely and inspect both the points and the finish for damage.

On pilkers measuring approximately 12 cm and weighing 80–120 g, size #1 provides a very good balance of gape and weight based on SAF’s physical comparison. On this type of lure, the treble should extend far enough beyond the body to prevent the lure’s side from shielding the points, but it should not be unnecessarily bulky. Fangs-62 UA #1 is therefore particularly suitable for pilkers and speed jigs whose construction and intended fishing method genuinely call for a treble hook.

SAF recommendation for size #1: consider it as a starting point for proportionally matched pilkers around 12 cm and approximately 80–120 g. This is not a fixed conversion between lure weight and hook size. Body width and shape, eye position, split-ring size, target species and retrieve style also matter. After fitting the hook, confirm that it rotates freely, does not catch the lure body and does not suppress the lure’s side-to-side movement, flutter or sink rate.

There is no rigid boundary between neighbouring sizes. #2 is more suitable for smaller or slimmer lures where you want to reduce hook weight and profile. #1 adds working gape and, based on SAF’s comparison, matches pilkers around 12 cm / 80–120 g and slimmer pike streamers measuring approximately 20–24 cm. 1/0 is a larger and heavier choice for bulkier hardbaits, pilkers of approximately 150–200 g and larger or more heavily dressed streamers around 25 cm.

On larger hardbaits, jerkbaits and topwater lures, size #1 can replace the original treble where #2 appears too small but 1/0 could already affect the lure’s balance. Do not compare only the size marking on the package. Hook sizing is not standardised across brands, so also check the actual height, gape width, shank length and weight. According to the reference measurement, BKK Fangs-62 UA #1 weighs approximately 1.74 g.

On slimmer pike streamers measuring approximately 20–24 cm, size #1 can provide sufficient working gape without unnecessarily pulling the rear of the fly down. Length is only the first guide, however. The volume of fur or synthetic fibres, profile width, buoyancy and stinger position are equally important. A lightly dressed 24 cm streamer may work very well with #1, while a shorter but very bulky pattern may require 1/0 so that the tying material does not shield the points.

Fangs-62 UA #1 is not automatically a substitute for the more robust Raptor-Z, Raptor-X or Viper-41 ranges. These models make more sense when maximum resistance to straightening matters more than low hook weight and preservation of subtle lure action. Fangs-62 has a different role: it provides a sharp, corrosion-protected 2X treble with a favourable strength-to-weight ratio for both freshwater and saltwater lures.

The BKK Fangs-62 UA size table is an approximate guide to the complete range. It is not a universal conversion between lure length or weight and hook size. Before final rigging, always check the lure’s physical proportions, the original hook, split-ring size and freedom of movement.

This version contains 6 treble hooks in size #1. Before first use, check the sharpness of all three points and repeat the inspection after every contact with rock, a metal boat hull or another hard obstruction. Replace a blunt or mechanically damaged point; an intact-looking finish alone does not prove that the hook remains sharp.

BKK Fangs-62 UA #1 is suitable for anglers seeking a larger yet still lightweight 2X treble hook with corrosion protection. Its main role lies between sizes #2 and 1/0: on pilkers around 12 cm / 80–120 g, larger hardbaits and topwater lures, and slimmer pike streamers measuring approximately 20–24 cm, where working gape matters but unnecessary hook weight does not.

Frequently asked questions – BKK Fangs-62 UA #1

Which lures suit size #1?

Size #1 is a suitable starting point for proportionally matched pilkers around 12 cm / 80–120 g, larger hardbaits, jerkbaits and topwater lures, and slimmer pike streamers measuring approximately 20–24 cm. Always confirm that the hook moves freely and does not catch the lure body.

Is Fangs-62 UA #1 suitable for pilkers measuring approximately 12 cm and weighing 80–120 g?

Yes. Based on SAF’s physical comparison, #1 is a very good starting point for pilkers of this size when their construction and intended fishing method call for a treble hook. The range is indicative; body width, eye position, split-ring size and retrieve style also matter.

Is size #1 suitable for 20–24 cm pike streamers?

Yes, particularly for slimmer and more lightly dressed patterns. Length alone is not enough, however: material volume, profile width, buoyancy and stinger position all matter. A very bulky streamer may require 1/0 even at a shorter length so that the tying material does not shield the points.

What is the difference between sizes #2, #1 and 1/0?

#2 is the smaller and lighter option. #1 adds working gape and forms the transition to the large 1/0 sizes. Size 1/0 is larger and heavier and better suited to bulkier lures, pilkers of approximately 150–200 g or more heavily dressed streamers around 25 cm. Hook sizing is not standardised across brands.

Can this treble hook be used in saltwater?

Yes. The Ultra-Antirust finish is designed to provide increased corrosion resistance in saltwater. After fishing, rinse the hook with fresh water, allow it to dry completely and inspect both the points and the finish before using it again.

Will size #1 change the action of a pilker, hardbait or topwater lure?

It can. According to the reference measurement, size #1 weighs approximately 1.74 g and may change the centre of gravity, buoyancy, hydrodynamic resistance or character of the fall compared with another hook. Compare it with the original rigging and test the lure directly in the water.

When should I choose a more robust treble than Fangs-62?

Choose a more robust model when maximum resistance to straightening matters more than hook weight and preservation of subtle lure action. Depending on the fishing technique, Raptor-Z, Raptor-X or Viper-41 may be more appropriate for power fishing. Fangs-62 is a balanced 2X range, not an extremely heavy 3X or 4X treble hook.

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