Garbolino Competition Hooks To Nylon – Barbed Medium Match Round Bend 2230BZ

Garbolino Competition Hooks to Nylon – Barbed Medium Match Round Bend (2230BZ)

The Garbolino 2230BZ “Medium Match Round Bend” is the quintessential “all-rounder” for the natural water angler. If you are looking for one rig that can handle almost any silverfish scenario, from hemp fishing on a canal to catching skimmers on a large reservoir, this is it. It features a classic rounded shape that provides an even distribution of pressure, making it incredibly reliable for landing a wide variety of species.

Forged from a medium steel wire, it offers significantly more strength than ultra-fine speed hooks without becoming bulky or obtrusive. Tied to 15cm (6 inches) of high-grade Japanese Super Soft nylon, these rigs provide a perfectly straight, supple presentation that allows your bait to behave naturally. Like the rest of the Garbolino range, they are supplied on modular PVC winder plates that clip together, creating a professional, organized storage system that fits perfectly into seatbox drawers.

Technical Specifications

Key Performance Features

• Versatile Round Bend: The symmetrical curvature is the most popular hook shape in match fishing for a reason; it provides a secure hold for almost any bait, from a single grain of hemp to a bunch of bloodworms or a small piece of worm.

• Medium Steel Construction: Provides the “backbone” required to land bonus tench or large bream while remaining light enough to ensure a delicate presentation for roach and rudd.

• Micro-Barb Security: The barb is small enough to ensure minimal damage to the fish and easy unhooking, but large enough to keep your bait securely in place during the cast or when “working” the rig.

• Super Soft Nylon: The Japanese-quality mono is highly supple, reducing the “tethering” effect and helping wary fish to take the bait more confidently in clear water.

Examples of Where to Use

• Mixed Bag Canal/Pond Sessions: Ideal when you don’t know if your next fish will be a 2oz roach or a 3lb tench; the 2230BZ handles both with ease.

• Hemp & Tare Fishing: The rounded shape is perfect for “pinning” a grain of hemp, ensuring the hook remains hidden but ready to strike.

• Bait Cocktails: A great choice for combining a maggot with a small piece of worm or a “caster/pinkie” combo when targeting skimmers and hybrids.

Pro Tip from Gerry’s Fishing

The All-Rounder’s Secret: The 2230BZ is the “safety” rig. If you find you are losing fish on ultra-fine wire hooks because the wire is “cutting” through the lip, switch to this medium-gauge round bend. The slightly thicker wire and rounded shape provide a much wider surface area inside the fish’s mouth, resulting in fewer “pull-offs” during the fight. Since these plates are stackable, we recommend clipping a plate of size 16s and 18s together—this gives you a complete “go-anywhere” silverfish station in your drawe