X-Rated Hooks!
So impressed with the new range of Matrix barbed and barbless hooks. My quick picks of the family are:
X6 Carp Pellet Rigger – the barbless size 16 is perfect for ‘mugging’ and standard carp shallow work. Been using it with every kind of bait you can hair rig!
X8 X-Power Carp – the size 16 is my go-to for beefy banded pellet work with 6mm and 8mm pellets and a 14 for absolute bagging with 8mms. Never ever had one straighten!
X7 Carp Method – a ‘circle hook’ design and love the size 12 for big carp method and bomb fishing. This is actually a little bigger than comparable size 12s, which is what I often want on big carp waters.
X1B Finesse Feeder – not just a feeder hook as it’s equally good for general waggler work and pole fishing with bigger baits for better quality fish.
X2B Wide Gape Feeder – a proper ‘meaty’ hook that I like for big baits and bonus fish on the pole and feeder.
X5B Pro Feeder – a shape that I’m experimenting a lot with lately as it’s got a straight point rather than in-turned, which potentially offers improved hooking potential.
