Hayabusa WRM956 Wide Gap Offset Hook 5/0, NRB 4ct

The Hayabusa WRM956 wide gap offset hook in 5/0 size is built for anglers who need a reliable, versatile worm hook that handles soft plastics and live bait with equal confidence. The wide gap design gives you extra clearance between the shank and point—that gap is your safety margin when you're setting the hook into a fish's mouth, and it's especially useful when you're rigging bulkier baits or working through cover where solid hookups matter. The offset geometry is a time-tested shape that rotates naturally when a bass or other gamefish takes the bait, improving your hook-to-landed-fish ratio and reducing the number of throwbacks.

This is a no-reverse barb (NRB) hook, which means the barb is engineered to stay put once a fish is hooked—no spinning or backing out. That's critical when you're fighting a fish on a long cast or working heavy cover. The 5/0 size threads the needle between being substantial enough for full-sized soft plastics and live shiners, yet refined enough for finesse presentations when the bite is slow. Whether you're flipping shallow timber, dragging Texas-rigged plastics along a weedline, or dead-sticking live crawfish in a creek, this hook gives you the leverage and durability you need without sacrificing sensitivity.

You get four hooks per pack, so you've got backups for when one gets dulled on a snag or bent on a hard hookset. Hayabusa's manufacturing standards mean each point is sharp out of the box and the eye is clean and smooth—no deburring required before you tie on. If wide gap offset hooks are your go-to, this is straightforward, honest tackle that won't let you down.

Key Features

• Wide gap design for improved hookup percentage and easier penetration
• Offset geometry promotes natural rotation and solid hook sets
• No-reverse barb (NRB) construction keeps the fish pinned once hooked
• 5/0 size ideal for soft plastics, live bait, and finesse to standard presentations
• Four hooks per package
• Sharp, clean points ready to fish out of the pack

Specifications

Frequently Asked Questions

What's the difference between a wide gap and standard offset hook?

The wide gap spreads the point further from the shank, giving you more clearance when setting the hook and better penetration, especially with thicker-bodied baits or when fish take the bait aggressively. Standard offset hooks have a closer gap and work fine for lighter presentations, but the wide gap is your friend in heavy cover or when you're throwing bigger plastics.

Can I use these for live bait, or are they only for soft plastics?

These hooks work great for both. The 5/0 size and offset design handle live crawfish, shiners, and other baitfish well. The wide gap ensures you've got solid hook placement whether you're rigging a plastic worm or threading live bait through the lips.

What does no-reverse barb mean?

The barb is cut so it locks in one direction—once a fish is hooked, the barb holds and won't back out or slip. This is especially valuable during a long fight or when you're fishing heavy structure where head shakes and thrashing can unseat a regular barbed hook.

How many hooks come in a pack?

Each pack contains four hooks, so you've got spares if one gets damaged or dulled on a snag.