500PCS Barbed Fishing Hooks, 10 Sizes High Carbon Steel Fish Review
Our verdict
The 500PCS Barbed Fishing Hooks set costs $4.95 for 500 high carbon steel hooks across 10 sizes, the largest piece count and lowest price in this comparison by a wide margin. A 5.0 star rating exists, but across just 8 reviews, a very thin sample.
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Anglers who fish multiple species and want a broad range of hook sizes on hand for general-purpose rigging without paying per-size, single-pattern prices.
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- Material High Carbon Steel
- Target Species Various Fish Species
- Technique Barbed, With Holes
- Size 10 Specifications
- Color Silver
- Pieces 500
- Priced 50% below the category median ($9.99 across 89 tracked models)
Our scorecard
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Owner rating5.0/5
5.0 average across 8 owner ratings
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Popularity0.2/5
8 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
This set takes a different approach than the specialized hooks in this comparison: instead of one technique or size, it offers 500 barbed, high carbon steel hooks spread across 10 size specifications for $4.95. The barbed design with holes suggests a general-purpose hook meant for a range of species and bait styles rather than one specific rig.
On price alone, this is the standout in the group. Gamakatsu's 58414-25 costs $27.79 for 25 hooks, Berkley's FSN19EWG3/0 costs $5.99 for 6, and the FSN19WWG2/0 costs $7.99 for 5. At under a nickel per hook across 500 pieces and 10 sizes, no other listing here comes close on raw volume or size range.
The rating tells a more cautious story. A 5.0 star average is the highest possible score, but it rests on only 8 reviews, far short of the 43 to 2,500 review counts on every other hook in this comparison. Bought last month sits at 400+, matching the top figure in the group, which suggests real current demand even if the review history has not caught up yet.
Pros
- 500 hooks across 10 sizes for $4.95, the lowest per-unit price and largest piece count in this comparison
- High carbon steel construction, consistent with the material spec used by Gamakatsu and Berkley hooks
- Bought last month of 400+, matching the highest figure among the hooks compared here
- Barbed design with holes suited to general-purpose rigging across species
- 10 size specifications in one purchase covers a broad range without buying separate packs
Cons
- Only 8 reviews behind the 5.0 rating, the smallest sample in this entire comparison
- General-purpose barbed design is not built for a specific technique like weedless or Ned rig fishing
- No brand name attached, unlike Gamakatsu or Berkley
- Individual hook weight is not listed, only total piece count and size range
Specifications
| Material | High Carbon Steel |
|---|---|
| Target Species | Various Fish Species |
| Technique | Barbed, With Holes |
| Size | 10 Specifications |
| Color | Silver |
| Pieces | 500 |
Performance notes
Spreading 500 hooks across 10 size specifications suggests this set is built as a general tackle box stocker rather than a technique-specific tool, in contrast to the weedless and Ned rig-style hooks elsewhere in this comparison. High carbon steel is the same base material used in the Gamakatsu and Berkley hooks reviewed alongside it, so the low price does not appear to come from a downgrade in raw material. Barbed hooks with holes are a standard general-purpose design, useful for securing bait or attaching to a variety of rig styles across multiple species rather than one specialized presentation. For anglers who want a broad size range on hand without committing to a single pattern, the 10-size spread offers more flexibility than a single-size pack, though it trades the specialized features seen on some of the other hooks in this comparison.
What buyers say
A 5.0 star rating is the ceiling for a rating scale, but with only 8 reviews behind it, the sample is far too small to weigh the same as the 43 to 2,500 review counts on the other hooks in this comparison. That said, a bought-last-month figure of 400+ matches the top demand figure in the group, indicating the listing is moving at a meaningful pace even while its review history is still building. The pattern here reads as an early-stage listing with strong initial reception and solid current sales volume, but not yet enough review data to treat the rating as a settled conclusion.
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Frequently asked questions
Is 8 reviews enough to trust a 5.0 star rating?
Not on its own. It is the smallest review sample in this comparison, well below the 43 to 2,500 reviews behind the other hooks. The rating is a positive early sign but should be weighed alongside the strong 400+ bought-last-month figure rather than in isolation.
What makes this hook set different from the weedless or Ned rig options in this comparison?
This is a general-purpose barbed hook set spanning 10 size specifications, rather than a hook built for one specific technique. It suits anglers who want size variety on hand rather than a specialized rig like a weedless swimbait hook.
How does the price compare to buying Gamakatsu or Berkley hooks?
At $4.95 for 500 hooks, this set costs far less per unit than the $27.79 Gamakatsu 25-pack or the $5.99 to $7.99 Berkley packs of 5 to 6 hooks, though it trades brand history and review volume for that price.