{"product_id":"goulburn-steel-9240-barbless-carp-hooks","title":"Goulburn Steel 9240 Barbless Carp Hooks","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe Goulburn Steel 9240 Barbless Carp Hook is an exciting new offering, designed specifically for carp that feed on gravel bottomed lakes, where a tougher mouth develops and penetration is key to hooking the fish. And ultra-fine, and extremely sharp hook point means you get more hookups where other hooks might not hold. With a short length, wide gape and a strong wire, this hook has an extremely sharp point for easy penetration. \u003cspan style=\"font-size: 11.0pt; line-height: 107%; font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif; mso-fareast-font-family: Aptos; mso-fareast-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-ansi-language: EN-AU; mso-fareast-language: EN-US; mso-bidi-language: AR-SA;\"\u003eThis is the ideal hook for deeper presentations when the fish are cruising, or tailing.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Goulburn Steel 9240 Carp Hook is ideal for patterns that incorporate dumbbells or bead chain, to get it on the bottom.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSizes #2 – #6\u003cbr\u003eEye : Straight\u003cbr\u003eWire : Heavy\u003cbr\u003eLength : Short\u003cbr\u003eFinish : Black Nickel\u003cbr\u003eWide Gape, Barbless\u003cbr\u003eForged Steel\u003cbr\u003eChemically sharpened \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eQuantity : 24 hooks\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGoulburn Steel fly tying hook company is located in the quiet goldfields town of Rushworth, Victoria. Established in 2025 to fulfill a demand from local fly tyers. Their range of black nickel finish hooks are made of high carbon steel and are all chemically sharpened for added bite. You want a hook that goes in fast and holds, and that’s what they are confident in offering at Goulburn Steel.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSIZING\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eGenerally speaking the hook sizes are comparable to “standard” industry sizing. While standard industry sizing is debatable depending on who you talk to, most standard length dry or nymph hooks have comparable shank lengths and gapes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSHANK LENGTH\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe numerical indicator (1X, 2X, 3X, etc.) references a standard hook size 1, 2, or 3 sizes longer or shorter. For example the 8246 Streamer Hook a 2XL hook so, an 8246 #12 has a shank length comparably equivalent to a “standard” #8 hook. .\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGAPE\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eGape size is offered in Standard or Wide Gape options, depending on hook model. If the Gape is not noted in the the specifications, it is a Standard size in relation to the shank. Wide Gape hooks are noted in the specifications, and present a gape that is one hook size larger than the Standard size in relation to the shank.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf you have any questions relating to the hooks sizing, please get in touch and we'll be more than happy to assist.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAt the Troutlore FLy Tying store, we strive to offer the best range of quality fly tying materials in Australia.  If you can’t find a product you are specifically looking for, get in touch and we will see if it can be sourced, and kept in stock. Plus, you can keep up to date with new releases through our newsletter and\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/troutlore\/?hl=en\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e social media outlets.\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Goulburn Steel","offers":[{"title":"#2","offer_id":48063721701617,"sku":"GS-9240\/2","price":13.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"#4","offer_id":48063721636081,"sku":"GS-9240\/4","price":13.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"#6","offer_id":48063721668849,"sku":"GS-9240\/6","price":13.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0722\/2234\/3409\/files\/9240_MAIN.png?v=1779603677","url":"https:\/\/www.troutlore.com.au\/products\/goulburn-steel-9240-barbless-carp-hooks","provider":"Troutlore ","version":"1.0","type":"link"}