Korda Wide Gape

This is a true classic hook pattern, and the Wide Gape is responsible for catching a huge number of large carp in the many years since its introduction. It is based on an old classic hook pattern from the '80s and '90s that was popular with many anglers at the time – the Maruta Kinryu – but we have improved it and made it more user-friendly by replacing the barb with an eye. The Wide Gape features a slightly turned-in eye and a short shank, a heavy forged bend, and a very sharp claw point. It can be used with a wide range of pop-up and bottom bait presentations, and once it is on, it usually stays on. For those fishing in waters with many obstacles, there is also a Wide Gape X version. For truly extreme conditions abroad – including fishing for giant Siamese carp or Mekong catfish in Thailand – there is an even heavier Wide Gape XX version. For waters where barbed hooks are prohibited, the barbless Wide Gape B is perfect. They are all supplied in packs of ten, with the Wide Gape in sizes 10, 8, 6, 4 and 2; the Wide Gape B in sizes 10, 8, 6, 4, 2 and 1; the Wide Gape XX in sizes 8, 6, 4, 2 and 1, and Wide Gape X in sizes 12, 10, 8, 6, 4 and 2.