Gamakatsu G-Carp A-1 with camouflage coating

From the Gamakatsu European website...
http://www.gamakatsu.nl/html/default-camou.htm

"Camouflaging the carp set-up forms a very important part of the modern carp angler’s success. Gamakatsu brings camouflage to the next level by introducing a special hook-coating! After intensive development and fieldtesting we have succeeded to create a coating which does not only look the part, but also embraces the excellent hooking capacities of the Gamakatsu G-Carp A1.

The duo-tone coating is available in two versions, which are specifically adopted to our European style of carp fishing. The first color combination, ‘dark forest’ with ‘apple green’, can be perfectly used near weed beds and lily pads. The second color combination is designed for maximum camouflage on sandy and silt bottom, the blend of coffee brown and sand makes it virtually invisible underwater.

Both hooks are available in the proven Specialist and Super patterns and are built with first class Gamakatsu G-Carp A-1 material. This material contains components such as Tungsten and Vanadium. For hook manufacturing, this is an absolute unique combination... the hooks are 20% stronger then traditional hooks made from normal steel material.

Next to strength, the A-1 material is harder and more wear resistant.

To summarize it: optimal camouflage, excellent patterns and made from the best material available!"


The carp have been getting a little tougher lately. I was perusing the Gamakatsu hook website today and came across these bad boys on the European website that they have. I imagine that they are extremely sharp like every other hook that they make. Maybe the Camo hook will be just the edge that we need for the giant carp!