Description
Guru LWGF Feeder Special Micro Barb
The Guru LWGF (Light Wide Gape Feeder) is a precision-engineered hook pattern specifically developed for the “natural water” specialist. Designed for the demands of reservoirs, rivers, and canals across the UK and Europe, this hook is the result of extensive testing by world-class match anglers Steve Ringer and Adam Rooney. The goal was simple: create a hook fine enough to trick wary fish in clear water, yet strong enough to handle large bags of bream, hybrids, and skimmers.
While the name suggests a feeder-specific tool, the LWGF is incredibly versatile. Its spade-end design and super-fine wire make it an elite choice for pole fishing when presentation is paramount. The black nickel finish provides a discrete look and adds surprising strength to the thin wire, ensuring the hook won’t open up during a spirited fight with a bonus fish.
Detailed Specifications
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Pattern: LWGF (Light Wide Gape Feeder)
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Sizes Available: 10, 12, 14, 16, 18, and 20
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Wire Gauge: Super-fine, high-tensile carbon steel
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Point Type: Beaked point for secure hook holds and reduced “point-bumping”
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Barb: Micro-barbed (perfect for natural water rules)
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End Type: Spade end
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Finish: Stealthy Black Nickel
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Target Species: Bream, Skimmers, Roach, Hybrids, and Perch
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Quantity: 10 hooks per packet
Pro Tip
Mastering the Spade End: When tying the LWGF, especially in the smaller sizes like 18 or 20, ensure you use a high-quality spade-end knot or a dedicated hook tyer. Because the wire is so fine, the “whip” of the line needs to be perfectly seated against the spade. This ensures the line exits the front of the hook, which drastically improves the “flip” and hooking potential when a fish sucks in the bait.
Examples of Where to Use
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Distance Bream Fishing: The wide gape is perfect for multiple baits like double red maggot, bunches of jokers, or pieces of worm when targeting slabs on large reservoirs.
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River Feeder Work: On slow-to-medium flowing rivers, the LWGF is the ideal choice for roach and hybrids. The micro-barb ensures that your bait—and the fish—stays on the hook during the retrieve.
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Canal Skimmer Tactics: Use the smaller sizes (18 and 20) on the pole for skimmers and large roach. The fine wire allows for a very natural fall of the bait, which is often the key to getting bites on tough, clear-water days.
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Winter Feeder Sessions: When bites are at a premium and fish are “mouching” at the bait, the beaked point of the LWGF provides a more secure hold, preventing hook-pulls on the way back to the net.
FAQs
Why choose a beaked point for natural waters?
A beaked point slightly curves inward toward the shank. This protects the sharpness of the hook point from damage on gravelly bottoms and, more importantly, provides a much more secure “lock” once the hook is set. This is vital when reeling in fish from long distances on a feeder.
Are these hooks suitable for commercial fisheries?
While the LWGF is strong, it features a micro-barb. Most UK commercial fisheries have a strict barbless-only rule. These hooks are primarily designed for natural venues (rivers, canals, and reservoirs) where barbs are generally permitted.
Can I use these for big carp?
The LWGF is “super-fine” for its strength, but it is not a heavy-duty carp hook. While it will land the occasional bonus carp, it is primarily designed for silverfish, bream, and hybrids on natural venues.
What is the benefit of the Black Nickel finish?
Beyond its stealthy, non-reflective appearance, the Black Nickel process actually hardens the surface of the wire. This allows Guru to keep the wire diameter extremely low without sacrificing the structural integrity of the hook.
