Dovesun 12PCS/25PCS Weighted Swimbait Hooks Weighted Fishing Hooks for Saltwater Review
Our verdict
The Dovesun Weighted Swimbait Hooks run $9.99 for a 12 piece pack of 3/0, 1/8oz weighted hooks, and a 4.8 star average across 57 reviews puts it right alongside the far pricier Gamakatsu 58414-25 on satisfaction, at a fraction of the per hook cost.
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Anglers rigging soft plastic swimbaits for saltwater inshore work who want the weight built into the hook shank instead of adding a separate jighead, and who buy hooks in bulk rather than one at a time.
Skip if
Skip this if you fish exclusively with worm hooks or EWG style rigs, since this is a weighted swimbait hook built for a specific presentation, and if you need a single heavy-duty hook rather than a 12 piece set.
- Size Hook Size: 3/0 & Weight 1/8oz-12PCS
- Color Weighted Hooks
Our scorecard
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Owner rating4.8/5
4.8 average across 57 owner ratings
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Popularity1.1/5
57 owner reviews, fewer 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
A weighted hook built into a swimbait rig solves a specific problem: getting the bait down without a separate jighead clanking around in the water column. The Dovesun set ships 12 pieces at 3/0 with 1/8oz built into the shank, priced at $9.99, which works out to under a dollar per hook.
Against the field, the price sits below the Berkley FSN19WWG2/0 at $7.99 for 5 pieces and well under the Gamakatsu 58414-25 at $27.79 for 25 pieces. On a per-unit basis Dovesun lands competitively, though the Gamakatsu carries a much longer review history at 2,500 ratings versus 57 here.
The rating itself, 4.8 stars, matches the top end of the comparison set exactly, tied with Gamakatsu. What differs is scale: 57 reviews is a thinner sample than the 100 to 2,500 range seen elsewhere in this hook lineup, so the rating is encouraging but based on fewer data points. The 100+ bought last month figure suggests steady, active demand despite that smaller review base.
Pros
- 4.8 star average matches the highest rated hook in this comparison set
- $9.99 for 12 pieces works out to well under $1 per hook
- Built-in 1/8oz weight removes the need for a separate jighead on swimbait rigs
- 3/0 sizing targets a common inshore saltwater range
- 100+ bought last month indicates active, ongoing purchase volume
- In stock and available without backorder delay
Cons
- 57 reviews is a much smaller sample than the 102 to 2,500 range of the comparison hooks
- Single size and weight combination limits use to one specific swimbait presentation
- No stated material spec beyond weighted hook color designation
- Weighted hooks are not interchangeable with standard worm or EWG hook applications
Specifications
| Size | Hook Size: 3/0 & Weight 1/8oz-12PCS |
|---|---|
| Color | Weighted Hooks |
Performance notes
A weighted swimbait hook shifts the balance point of the rig itself rather than relying on a separate lead head, which changes how the bait sits and falls in the water column. At 1/8oz and 3/0, this Dovesun hook is sized for a moderate soft plastic paired with an inshore saltwater target, not the largest swimbaits that need heavier weight to keep the bait from planing at speed. Buying in a 12 piece pack at $9.99 makes sense for anglers who lose or retire hooks regularly through abrasion on structure or fish contact, since replacing a $27 pack of 25 one at a time from a competitor gets expensive fast. The tradeoff for that value is a narrower spec sheet: there is a single listed size and weight option here, so anglers needing a range of weights for different depths or bait sizes will need to look at a broader lineup or supplement with separate jigheads.
What buyers say
A 4.8 star average across 57 reviews places this hook at the top of the rating scale for this category, tied with the long-established Gamakatsu 58414-25. The gap is in review volume: 57 is a fraction of the 2,500 reviews behind Gamakatsu, or even the 102 and 806 behind the two Berkley entries, so the rating reflects a smaller but consistent group of buyers rather than years of accumulated feedback. The 100+ bought last month figure signals the product is actively moving rather than sitting as a one-time listing, which is a reasonable sign of ongoing demand even without a long review history to lean on.
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Frequently asked questions
What size hook is included in this pack?
The pack lists 3/0 hooks with a 1/8oz built-in weight, sold as a 12 piece set. This is a single fixed size and weight combination, not an assortment of sizes.
How does the price compare to other hooks in this category?
At $9.99 for 12 pieces, this works out to under $1 per hook, cheaper per unit than the Berkley FSN19WWG2/0 at $7.99 for 5 pieces and well below the Gamakatsu 58414-25 at $27.79 for 25 pieces.
Is the 4.8 star rating reliable given the review count?
It is based on 57 reviews, a smaller sample than some competitors with hundreds or thousands of ratings. The score matches the top of the field, but with less data behind it than a hook like the Gamakatsu with 2,500 reviews.