Collection: Gamakatsu

"Gamakatsu was founded in 1955 by the late Shigekatsu Fujii, a visionary man who took great pride in producing the highest quality fishing hooks in Japan. He was at the cradle of innovative techniques, machinery, materials and production methods that have forever changed the fishing hook business worldwide.

Today, Gamakatsu is still a privately owned company and a world-renowned fishing hook brand. It's hard to imagine that it all started in Japan in 1955 by a man who knew he could make hooks better.

Since 1955, Gamakatsu has strictly followed the motto of "Nature and Technology". We work hard to develop new, high-tech products that benefit the outdoor enthusiast without harming the environment. Gamakatsu's policy of technical development has always been "the best in quality". Gamakatsu is constantly looking for new ways to improve our existing product range through extensive development and industry know-how. We believe that our passion for innovation and the environment gives our customers the best they deserve.

Gamakatsu hooks are the cornerstone of the Gamakatsu company and are known worldwide. It is the methods, technology and materials that make our hooks superior to other brands.

The highest quality high carbon steel is used to make Gamakatsu hooks. Using cheap, low-quality materials results in hooks and points that are weak and not really sharp. Working closely with a material manufacturer, Gamakatsu developed this unique material specifically for making fishing hooks; the material now known as High Carbon Steel.

Not only does this material contain a higher percentage of carbon, but it is also free of impurities. This ensures protection against any impurities in the metal that can weaken the hook.

Secondly, Gamakatsu has the most advanced tempering system in the world. This allows the hooks to be hardened in a stable state. Each hook is heated to the optimum temperature and then cooled in oil. This process produces hooks that are super strong but not brittle. Achieving a balance between strength and flexibility is extremely difficult and it took Gamakatsu many years to perfect this process.

Finally, Gamakatsu hooks are famous for their sharpness. Last but not least, our sharpening process is the most advanced in the world and results in a perfectly tapered point that is unmatched in its sharpness. Gamakatsu manufactures extremely sharp hooks in large quantities, with consistently high quality. The lifespan of a fishing hook is measured by the sharpness, hardness and viscosity of the point. This has led to Gamakatsu gaining the trust of anglers around the world, and it has earned Gamakatsu its large market share."