76LGS
(Light Game Stainless)

A special light gauge stainless hook for skirted trolling lures on light-medium tackle. This enables larger hooks to be used on small lures without destroying the lure's action.

A unique feature of the Mustad 76LGS is Mustad’s MB TEST rating, showing the average maximum load the hook can take before bending (subject to variables that can apply in actual fishing conditions). This gives some objective guidance to anglers in determining how much pressure they can apply when holding a fish on the trace.

The Mustad 76LGS carries an indentifying tag on the shank, stating both the hook size and the MB Test rating for that size. Sizes range from 6/0 to 10/0.

The Mustad 76LGS was extensively field tested in Australia and elsewhere before release. Prototype 76LGS hooks accounted for several marlin captures in Australia, the largest being a 132kg blue marlin taken on 24kg (the hook was overfished for testing purposes). Another capture of interest was a New Zealand record claim for a 67.5kg black marlin taken on 3kg tackle on a 9/0 76LGS.

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