Guru Super XS Spade End Hooks

Guru Super XS Spade End Hooks – Heavy-Duty PTFE Commercial Hooks

When the margins are crawling with double-figure carp and you need a hook that simply will not let you down under immense pressure, the Guru Super XS Spade End is the ultimate hit-and-hold weapon. Building on the legendary original XS Spade pattern, Guru has upgraded this model with their premium ‘SUPER’ PTFE finish, creating a hook that is sharper, stronger, and more durable than ever before.

Engineered specifically for heavy commercial pole fishing and demanding feeder work, the Super XS features a super strong forged wire gauge designed to withstand the brutal runs of specimen carp, tench, and barbel. The extra-wide gape effortlessly accommodates bulky baits while leaving plenty of the ultra-sharp, beaked ‘Wasabi’ point exposed. Finished with an oversized spade to securely lock down thick-diameter hooklengths, this barbless pattern provides unrivaled hooking potential and impenetrable hook holds.

Technical Specifications

• Model: Guru Super XS Spade End

• Coating: Premium PTFE ‘SUPER’ finish (Friction-reducing and anti-glare)

   

• Point: Ultra-sharp, long beaked ‘Wasabi’ point for deep, secure penetration

   

• Gape: Extra-wide round gape for superior hook holds and bait clearance

   

• Wire Gauge: Super strong forged wire built for hit-and-hold situations

   

• Connection: Oversized spade end (prevents knot slippage with thick lines)

   

• Type: Barbless (100% compliant with commercial fishery rules)

   

• Sizes Available: 10, 12, 14, 16, 18, 20

   

• Quantity: 10 hooks per pack

   

Where & How to Use the Guru Super XS Spade End

• Hit-and-Hold Margin Pole Fishing: The absolute premier choice for fishing tight to near-bank snags, reeds, and pallets. When a big carp takes the bait and bolts for cover, the heavy forged wire allows you to apply maximum pressure on heavy elastics without fear of the hook straightening.

   

• Large Bait Presentations: The extra-wide gape makes this hook phenomenal for straight-hooking large, bulky hookbaits. It is perfect for large cubes of luncheon meat, big clumps of paste, multiple grains of sweetcorn, large expander pellets, or big bunches of dead maggots.

   

• Specimen Feeder Work: Highly effective for anglers tying their own heavy-duty hooklengths for standard cage feeder or bomb fishing when targeting large, hard-fighting commercial species on natural baits.

Pro Tip from the Gerry’s Fishing Team

The inclusion of the oversized spade on the Guru Super XS is a massive advantage when building heavy-duty margin rigs. Because the spade is larger than standard, you can safely step up your hooklength material to high-breaking-strain lines like $0.19\text{mm}$ or $0.22\text{mm}$ without the knot slipping over the top under pressure.

 

When tying these hooks using a traditional spade whipping knot, always ensure that your mainline exits the front (inside) of the spade, running straight down the inside of the shank. This creates a highly aggressive hooking angle. When you strike, the line alignment naturally forces the sharp, beaked point to turn and instantly grab the bottom lip of the fish, resulting in flawless hook holds every single time.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the benefit of the PTFE ‘SUPER’ coating?

PTFE (Polytetrafluoroethylene) provides an incredibly slick, microscopic layer over the steel. This drastically reduces mechanical friction, allowing the hook point to penetrate a fish’s mouth much faster and smoother than a standard coated hook. Additionally, it gives the hook a dull, matte grey finish, eliminating underwater glare that can spook wary carp in shallow margins.

Are these hooks suitable for hair-rigging or using bait bands?

While it is possible to whip a hair rig off a spade end hook, the Super XS Spade is explicitly designed for burying or straight-hooking baits directly onto the metal shank. If your primary tactic is hair-rigging boilies, wafters, or banding hard pellets, we highly recommend purchasing the Guru Super XS Eyed version of this exact same pattern.

Why does this hook feature a beaked point rather than a straight point?

A straight point is excellent for quick, lightning-fast pricking on silverfish, but a beaked (curved) point is vastly superior for playing heavy, hard-fighting carp. Once a beaked point penetrates the lip, the inward angle naturally follows the curve of the hook shank, locking the hook tightly in place. It prevents the hook hole from widening during a long fight, significantly reducing the chance of pulled hooks at the landing net.

Are these hooks allowed on all commercial fisheries?

Yes. The Guru Super XS Spade is completely barbless and features a fish-friendly, smooth profile that easily complies with the strict barbless-only rules enforced by the vast majority of modern commercial fisheries and day-ticket lakes.