Nash Pinpoint Claw Long Shank Hooks – Barbed – Size 8 | Gerry’s Fishing

When you need a hook that provides maximum security under pressure, the Nash Pinpoint Claw Long Shank stands in a league of its own. By combining the legendary wide-gape, “claw” bend profile with an extended shank, Nash has created a pattern that turns faster and stays put longer. This is the go-to hook for technical rigs where anti-eject properties are the difference between a blank and a brace.

Product Details and Uses

The unique stepped and angled bend of the unstoppable Claw pattern, now with an extended 35-degree angle in-turned shank for improved anti-eject properties, faster turning, and more secure hook holds. The increased shank length has proven perfect during testing for Slip D, Blowback, and Fluoro D presentations, and also an improved anti-eject Ronnie Claw.

Unique to Pinpoint, all patterns now feature the Power Forge Bend, the result of focusing high carbon steel tempering on the highest stress areas of a hook to produce a micro-flattening of the hook profile which increases spot strength, reduces rotation, and resists distortion – for more reliable hook holds under pressure than ever before. Pinpoint continues to provide the ultimate combination of sharpness and strength with designs tailored to the full range of modern presentations and hookbait choices.

Specifications

• Pattern: Claw Long Shank

• Size: 8

• Barb Type: Micro Barbed

• Shank Angle: 35-degree in-turned shank

   

• Material: Power Forge high-carbon steel

• Coating: Non-reflective matte finish

• Pack Size: 10 hooks per pack

   

Gerry’s Pro Tip

The Ultimate Ronnie Upgrade: While standard hooks work for Ronnie Rigs, the Claw Long Shank is a game-changer. The 35-degree in-turn and the extra shank length mean you don’t always need a kicker or shrink tube to get that perfect “cocked” angle. The hook naturally sits ready to strike, and that unique “stepped” bend makes it incredibly difficult for a carp to shake it loose once the battle begins!

Examples of Where to Use

• Technical Slip-D Rigs: The extra shank length provides the perfect amount of room for a large ‘D’ loop, giving your wafter or bottom bait incredible movement.

   

• Aggressive Blowback Rigs: Use a small rig ring on the shank; the 35-degree angle ensures the hook flips and grabs the bottom lip the second the bait is blown out.

• Fluoro D-Rigs: The aggressive in-turn eye works beautifully with stiff fluorocarbon, creating a rigid, high-performance presentation for clean lake beds.

   

• Ronnie / Spinner Rigs: Offers an improved anti-eject profile compared to standard curved hooks, providing a more “claw-like” grip.

   

FAQs

Q: Why use a “Long Shank” version of the Claw?

A: The standard Claw is great, but the Long Shank version acts as a longer lever. This causes the hook to rotate and turn towards the bottom lip much faster when the hooklink is tightened, making it much harder for fish to eject.

Q: What is the benefit of the Power Forge Bend?

A: This is a specialized tempering process. By flattening the wire slightly at the bend (the highest stress point), the hook becomes much more resistant to “opening up” or straightening during a heavy fight with a big fish.

Q: Is a Size 8 too small for big carp?

A: Not at all! Because of the Power Forge technology and the aggressive “stepped” bend, the Size 8 Claw Long Shank punches well above its weight, offering the strength of a larger hook with the subtle presentation of a smaller one