XFISHMAN Circle-Hooks-Fishing-Equipment-Octopus-Hooks-Saltwater-50 Pack #1-12/0 Review
Our verdict
The XFISHMAN Circle Hooks 50-pack costs $9.99 for 4/0 black high carbon steel hooks aimed at catfish and striped bass. A 4.7-star rating across 1,107 reviews, second only to the two 4.8-rated packs in this comparison, and 200+ recent buyers makes it a strong pick for anglers targeting those two species specifically.
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Anglers who specifically target catfish or striped bass and want a hook sized and marketed for those species, plus anyone who wants a mid-size 50-count pack rather than a bulk 150 or 200-piece box.
Skip if
Skip it if you fish for species outside catfish or striped bass, need a range of hook sizes rather than a single 4/0, or want a larger bulk count than 50 pieces for the price.
- Material High Carbon Steel
- Weight 0.02 Kilograms
- Target Species Catfish, Striped Bass
- Technique Circle Hook
- Size 4/0 50-Pack
- Color Black
Our scorecard
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Owner rating4.7/5
4.7 average across 1,107 owner ratings
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Popularity4.3/5
1,107 owner reviews, more than most models here
The overall score is owner satisfaction weighted by how many reviews back it, so a high rating from few reviews counts for less. The bars below show where this model stands against the other fishing gear and tackle we track in this category on price, popularity and size. Context, not marks against it, and our read of the data, not a lab test.
Overview
Catfish and striped bass both put real strain on a hook, and picking one sized and rated for those species rather than a generic all-purpose hook can matter. The XFISHMAN pack is built around that use case directly, with 50 black, high carbon steel, 4/0 circle hooks for $9.99.
Against the comparison set, this is the only hook explicitly targeted at catfish and striped bass. The Gamakatsu 58414-25 is built for trout at $27.79, and the two Berkley packs target bass and weed cover respectively at $5.99 and $7.99. XFISHMAN's $9.99 price for 50 hooks sits in the middle of that range while offering a species match that none of the others provide.
The review numbers stand out. A 4.7-star average sits above the Berkley FSN19WWG2/0's 4.6 and just behind the two 4.8-rated packs, and 1,107 reviews is a deep sample for a specialty pack, far more than either Berkley listing has collected. With 200+ units bought last month, matching the Berkley FSN19EWG3/0's demand pace, the pattern suggests buyers targeting these species are finding what they expect from a hook built specifically for them.
Pros
- 4.7-star rating across 1,107 reviews beats the Berkley FSN19WWG2/0's 4.6 and trails the two 4.8-rated packs by only a tenth of a point
- Specifically targeted at catfish and striped bass, unlike the more generic packs in this comparison
- 50 hooks for $9.99 works out to about 20 cents per hook, cheaper per unit than the Gamakatsu 58414-25
- High carbon steel construction matches the material used in the pricier Gamakatsu pack
- 200+ bought last month matches the demand pace of the Berkley FSN19EWG3/0
- Black finish is a low-visibility option, similar to the Gamakatsu's black hooks
Cons
- Locked into a single 4/0 size, so anglers needing smaller or larger hooks must buy a separate pack
- Not marketed for species outside catfish and striped bass, unlike the more general-purpose bulk packs
- At 0.02 kilograms for 50 hooks, it is a smaller quantity than the 150 or 200-count bulk options
- Costs more per hook than the largest bulk packs, even though it beats the name-brand single-species options
Specifications
| Material | High Carbon Steel |
|---|---|
| Weight | 0.02 Kilograms |
| Target Species | Catfish, Striped Bass |
| Technique | Circle Hook |
| Size | 4/0 50-Pack |
| Color | Black |
| Pieces | 50 |
Performance notes
The 4/0 circle hook size sits in a middle-to-large range appropriate for catfish and striped bass, both species that require a hook substantial enough to hold under sustained pressure without bending. High carbon steel is the same material class used across every hook in this comparison, chosen specifically for its ability to resist deformation under load. The black finish is a lower-visibility choice, matching the approach taken on the Gamakatsu 58414-25 rather than the brighter smoke satin tones used on the Berkley packs. At 0.02 kilograms for the full 50-count pack, each hook weighs a small fraction of an ounce, consistent with a hook sized for these species rather than oversized for big game. Circle hook geometry, shared across every product in this comparison, is designed to set in the corner of the jaw as the fish moves rather than requiring a hard hookset.
What buyers say
A 4.7-star average holds across 1,107 reviews, a large enough sample that the rating is unlikely to be driven by a small burst of early buyers, and it sits just below the two 4.8-rated packs in this comparison while beating the Berkley FSN19WWG2/0's 4.6. The 200+ bought last month figure places it alongside the Berkley FSN19EWG3/0 in demand pace, ahead of both the Gamakatsu and the Berkley FSN19WWG2/0. Combined, a high rating paired with a substantial review count and steady, specific-species demand suggests buyers targeting catfish or striped bass are getting a hook that matches its marketing.
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Frequently asked questions
What species is this hook designed for?
The listing specifies catfish and striped bass as target species, and the 4/0 size is built to hold up against the strain those fish put on a hook. That focus is more specific than the general-purpose hooks elsewhere in this comparison.
How many hooks come in the pack and what size are they?
The pack includes 50 hooks, all in a 4/0 size, made from black high carbon steel. That single-size focus differs from bulk boxes that mix multiple sizes, trading range for a hook tuned to one specific type of fishing rather than a general-purpose assortment.
How does the rating compare to other hooks in this category?
At 4.7 stars across 1,107 reviews, this pack sits just behind the Gamakatsu 58414-25 and the Berkley FSN19EWG3/0, both rated 4.8, while beating the Berkley FSN19WWG2/0's 4.6. Its review count of 1,107 outpaces both Berkley packs by a wide margin.