Gamakatsu SC15 Wide Gape Saltwater

The Gamakatsu SC15 Wide Gape is a short-shank, heavy-duty saltwater hook designed for tying compact yet strong patterns that need maximum hooking and holding power. Its extra-wide gape gives excellent clearance around bulky materials like bucktail, deer hair, or synthetics, ensuring solid hook-ups even on short strikes. The short shank helps keep patterns proportionate, while the straight eye makes it versatile for various tying styles. Like all Gamakatsu hooks, the SC15 features a razor-sharp chemically sharpened point and is built from high-carbon forged steel with a corrosion-resistant tin finish, giving it durability in harsh saltwater conditions.

This hook is especially popular for:

• Tarpon flies (toads, gurglers, and baitfish imitations)

• Bonefish & permit flies (shrimp, crabs, and small baitfish)

• General saltwater baitfish patterns (glass minnows, deceivers, EP-style baitfish)

• Warmwater species where a strong, wide-gape hook is needed

Because of its strength-to-size ratio, the SC15 is a go-to hook for anglers targeting powerful fish with smaller flies, making it one of the most versatile saltwater patterns hooks in the Gamakatsu lineup.