Cultiva Hooks in 2025 Serious about large fish!

The lure hook corner, which was on display at the 2025 Osaka Fishing Show, was designed for large fish. The contents of the exhibit are introduced.

STX-60

Cultiva has already gained many users and fans among anglers targeting large fish due to its proven track record, but for 2025, Cultiva has added even more items to its lineup, allowing anglers to make selections according to the situation and target fish they are targeting. The first item of note is the STX-60. This model has the same linearity as the ST-66 and STX-68 models, which have proven to be very strong, but with a curved point shape. This model pursues increased strength and bounce tip durability, as well as hooking position control. In casting games for sunfish, it is important to catch the precious bites regardless of whether it is offshore or inshore. On every cast, the tip of the hook touches the lure, deck, or rock surface even if there is no bite. This can reduce the sharpness of the bait tip. To avoid this, a curved point is an option, but a straight point is superior in terms of quick stabbing performance. The “STX-60” uses an exquisitely angled bounce point. This model has the penetrating power of a curved point with a feel similar to that of a straight point. This model is designed for yellowfin tuna, yellowfin tuna, and GT. It is available in sizes 2/0 to 5/0.

STX-71

Targeting large bluefin tuna has been expanding in recent years. Cultiva has introduced a treble-fixed model designed for 100 to 200 kg class and 10 to 15 kg PE. It is equipped with overwhelming power and durability by adopting 7-class wire for the line. The lure is designed with a curved point to give anglers a slight advantage during the fight after a hit, and to prevent error hooking with hooks playing outside the mouth. 3/0 to 4.5/0 lures are available in a total of four sizes.。

BIG GAME SINGLE” and ‘BIG GAME PLUG ASSIST’ large single hooks

Single hooks for plugs are also introduced. These are the hook-only “BIG GAME SINGLE” and the assist-specification “BIG GAME PLUG ASSIST. These single hooks have a wide form that captures a wide area of fish meat and prevents mouth breakage and slivers from breaking off even when high dragging. The assist model has an EX-short design that prevents the lure from holding on to the hook and allows the angler more freedom after hooking. 30 kg class sunfish, 200 kg class bluefin tuna, and 50 kg class GT can be caught. It will be released in sizes 13/0, 15/0, and 17/0.

Casting Plug Assist

In addition, “Casting Plug Assist,” a single assist hook for casting plugs, is also released, with a lineup that can be easily matched to plugs from 105 to 240 mm, and is designed to be used with PE No. 4 to 8 to fish for yellowfin tuna, yellowfin tuna, etc. These hooks are also designed with an E X short design, which prevents them from hugging the lure and minimizes hooking mistakes. It will be available in sizes #1 to 4/0.

Jigger Medium Chaser” comes in a large size

A full lineup of models for jigging for large fish is also available. First, a large 13/0 hook model has been added to the Jigger Medium Chaser, which has a proven track record with large fish. An assist model for jigging and a short model that can be used with tail hooks for jigging or twin hooks for plucking are also available.

Jigger Heavy Magro Assist

The “Jigger Heavy Magro Assist” assist hook, which is even tougher and can handle larger fish, has also been introduced. The hook has high penetrating power to penetrate the thick, hard mouth of large fish, and is braided with a Zylon knot #100 + solid ring #7.5. 20 to 100 kg, PE #4 to 10, and drag (recommended) 7 to 15 kg. Sizes 11/0 and 13/0 are recommended for targeting bluefin tuna, yellowfin tuna, large greater amberjack, and bluefin tuna.

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