Maruto are one of the oldest fish hook manufacturers in Japan and their quality is more that equal to Owner and Gamakatsu hooks. The superior strength and sharpness of Maruto hooks has already made them popular with fishermen in the Pacific region and they are now gaining a loyal following amongst knowledgeable anglers here in the Northern hemisphere.
Maruto 348 Mutsu hooks are popular with Australian and New Zealand anglers fishing for big Snapper. These premium quality, fine wire, needle sharp, kirbed Japanese hooks are forged for extra strength and are suitable for live and dead bait fishing. The shape enables the hook to set when the fish turns away. High carbon steel for ultimate strength with black nickel finish for excellent corrosion resistance. The larger sizes are becoming popular with big Catfish, Tope and light tackle Shark fishermen and Striped Marlin have been caught to over 200 lb on the 8/0 size.
