Spade
Classic Point
Reversed Point
Forged
Mustad's 496 Limerick hook has stood the test of time as a staple for fishing a variety of styles with anything from nightcrawlers to artificial baits. Thanks to the reversed offset point, bait holds better and hooksets are more secure.
| Hook Size | Diameter (in) | Diameter (mm) | Gap (mm) | Length (in) | Length (mm) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8 | 0.024in | 0.61mm | 6 | 0.472in | 12mm |
| 6 | 0.027in | 0.68mm | 7.1 | 0.591in | 15mm |
| 5 | 0.028in | 0.72mm | 7.9 | 0.65in | 16.5mm |
| 4 | 0.03in | 0.76mm | 8.7 | 0.728in | 18.5mm |
| 3 | 0.031in | 0.8mm | 9.5 | 0.807in | 20.5mm |
| 2 | 0.031in | 0.8mm | 10.6 | 0.886in | 22.5mm |
| 1 | 0.033in | 0.84mm | 11.8 | 0.965in | 24.5mm |
| 1/0 | 0.035in | 0.88mm | 13 | 1.043in | 26.5mm |
| 2/0 | 0.037in | 0.93mm | 14.3 | 1.122in | 28.5mm |
Mustad's 496 Limerick hook has stood the test of time as a staple for fishing a variety of styles with anything from nightcrawlers to artificial baits. Thanks to the reversed offset point, bait holds better and hooksets are more secure.
| Reference | Hook Size | Color Name | Pack Quantity | Price | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 496-BU-8-314 | 8 | Blue | 50 | £6.00 | |
| 496-BU-8-C10 | 8 | Blue | 10 | £3.00 | |
| 496-BU-6-314 | 6 | Blue | 50 | £7.00 | |
| 496-BU-6-C10 | 6 | Blue | 10 | £3.00 | |
| 496-BU-5-314 | 5 | Blue | 50 | £7.00 | |
| 496-BU-5-C10 | 5 | Blue | 10 | £3.00 | |
| 496-BU-4-314 | 4 | Blue | 50 | £7.00 | |
| 496-BU-4-C10 | 4 | Blue | 10 | £3.00 | |
| 496-BU-3-314 | 3 | Blue | 50 | £7.00 | |
| 496-BU-3-C10 | 3 | Blue | 10 | £3.00 | |
| 496-BU-2-314 | 2 | Blue | 50 | £7.00 | |
| 496-BU-2-C10 | 2 | Blue | 10 | £3.00 | |
| 496-BU-1-314 | 1 | Blue | 50 | £7.00 | |
| 496-BU-1-C10 | 1 | Blue | 10 | £3.00 | |
| 496-BU-1/0-336 | 1/0 | Blue | 25 | £5.00 | |
| 496-BU-1/0-C07 | 1/0 | Blue | 7 | £3.00 | |
| 496-BU-2/0-336 | 2/0 | Blue | 25 | £4.00 | |
| 496-BU-2/0-C07 | 2/0 | Blue | 7 | £3.00 |