The trolling Jobu is considered the ultimate trolling hook for big game fishing. While many fishermen prefer stainless hooks for trolling because of their corrosion resistance, high carbon hooks have proven to be superior in various aspects. They offer greater strength by diameter, which results in better hook up ratios due to their smaller wire diameters.
One unique feature of the Trolling Jobu is the Rustop attached to its shank. This serves as a sacrificial anode, attracting corrosion away from the hook. By doing so, Rustop helps extend the lifespan of high carbon hooks, allowing anglers to troll for extended periods of time with the same hook. When pitting becomes evident on the Rustop, it can be easily replaced.
A common issue in big game fishing is marlin fatalities caused when a fish is hooked and lost, but a stainless hook remains lodged inside the fish without corroding. However, with the Trolling Jobu, this problem is mitigated as the hook eventually “rusts out,” reducing fish mortality rates.
Some notable features of this hook include:
- A vacuum tin finish for improved corrosion resistance
- Owner's patented Cutting Point™ technology, which never needs to be sharpened
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: Why should I choose a high carbon hook for trolling instead of a stainless hook?
A: High carbon hooks offer greater strength by diameter, resulting in better hook up ratios due to their smaller wire diameters.
Q: What is the purpose of the Rustop attached to the Trolling Jobu hook?
A: The Rustop serves as a sacrificial anode, attracting corrosion away from the hook and extending the lifespan of high carbon hooks.
Q: Can the Rustop be replaced when it becomes pitted?
A: Yes, the Rustop can be easily replaced when pitting becomes evident, allowing you to maintain the efficacy and longevity of the Trolling Jobu hook.
Q: How does the Trolling Jobu hook reduce fish mortality rates?
A: The Trolling Jobu hook eventually “rusts out” when a fish is hooked and lost, reducing the likelihood of a stainless hook remaining lodged inside the fish without corroding.
Q: Does the Trolling Jobu hook need to be sharpened?
A: No, the Trolling Jobu hook features Owner's patented Cutting Point™, which never needs to be sharpened, maintaining peak performance without the need for additional maintenance.
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