FishTrip 100pcs Baitholder Fishing Hooks, Double Barbed Long Shank Offset Review

4.5 (32) Amazon rating$6.99100+ bought last month

Our verdict

At $6.99 for 100 double barbed baitholder hooks, the FishTrip pack costs about seven cents per hook and holds a 4.5 star average across 32 reviews, making it a low-commitment option for anglers who lose or bend baitholder hooks regularly.

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Best for

Bait anglers who use baitholder-style hooks often enough that a large, cheap pack makes sense, especially for bank fishing or trips where bait needs to stay pinned through repeated casts.

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Skip this if you fish artificial lures rather than natural bait, need a specific target-species hook style, or want a listing with a longer review track record than 32 ratings.

  • Material Carbon Steel
  • Weight 10 Grams
  • Target Species Multiple
  • Technique Baitholder Hook
  • Size 8#_100pcs
  • Color Red
  • Priced 30% below the category median ($9.99 across 89 tracked models)

Our scorecard

4.2/5 overall
  • Owner rating4.5/5

    4.5 average across 32 owner ratings

  • Popularity0.7/5

    32 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

The FishTrip 100-count pack is built around the baitholder design, which uses double barbs on the shank to grip bait like worms or cut bait so it stays put through a cast and through a fish's initial strikes. At $6.99 for 100 hooks, the cost per hook lands around seven cents, similar in spirit to other bulk hook packs but with a shank feature that loose circle or J-hooks do not have.

The hooks are carbon steel, long shank, offset in shape, and finished in red at size #8, with the full 100-count pack weighing 10 grams. That long shank and offset bend combination is a classic bait-fishing setup meant to make hook removal easier and to keep bait threaded securely, which matters for anglers targeting multiple species with natural bait rather than one specific fish.

A 4.5 star rating on 32 reviews is respectable, though it is the smallest review base among the hooks compared here. A reported 100+ bought last month puts its recent demand in line with several of the pricier branded alternatives, suggesting steady if modest interest in a budget-priced bait hook pack.

Pros

  • 100 double barbed baitholder hooks for $6.99, about seven cents each
  • 4.5 star average across 32 reviews
  • Double barb shank design helps keep natural bait from sliding off during a cast
  • Long shank and offset shape make hook removal easier after a catch
  • 100+ bought last month matches demand seen on some pricier branded hooks
  • Carbon steel construction consistent with other hooks in this price range

Cons

  • Only 32 reviews, the smallest sample among the hooks compared here
  • Fixed at size #8 with no size range in this listing
  • Baitholder design suits natural bait only, not ideal for artificial lures
  • Red finish and 10 gram total pack weight suggest lighter-duty use rather than heavy bait presentations

Specifications

MaterialCarbon Steel
Weight10 Grams
Target SpeciesMultiple
TechniqueBaitholder Hook
Size8#_100pcs
ColorRed
Pieces1

Performance notes

The double barb on the shank is the feature that defines this hook, designed to catch and hold soft bait like worms or cut bait as it gets cast and retrieved, reducing how often bait slides down and bunches at the hook point. A long shank paired with an offset bend is a standard bait-fishing combination that also makes it easier to back a hook out of a fish's mouth without needing pliers every time. At size #8 and a total pack weight of just 10 grams for 100 hooks, this is a lighter-gauge hook suited to panfish, smaller catfish, and similar bait presentations rather than heavy saltwater targets. The offset shape can also help improve hookup ratio on softer bites since it angles the point slightly away from the shank line.

What buyers say

A 4.5 star average across 32 reviews is the smallest sample size of the hooks in this comparison, sitting a bit below the 4.6 to 4.8 star range posted by other listings with hundreds or thousands of reviews. That gap in volume makes the rating less statistically settled, though nothing in the numbers suggests a quality problem. A reported 100+ bought last month puts recent demand on par with several higher-priced branded hooks in this set, which is a reasonable sign for a budget-priced bait hook pack still building its review history.

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Frequently asked questions

What is a baitholder hook designed to do?

The double barbs along the shank grip soft bait like worms or cut bait so it stays threaded through casting and retrieving, rather than sliding down toward the hook point.

What size are these hooks?

This listing is fixed at size #8, with 100 hooks per pack weighing a total of 10 grams, sized for panfish and similar lighter bait presentations.

Is the offset shape useful for anything besides bait fishing?

The offset bend paired with the long shank is mainly a bait-fishing feature, helping with hook removal and hookup ratio on soft bites, and is less relevant if you fish artificial lures.

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