Mustad Cricket Hook Bronze 10ct Size 8

The Mustad Cricket Hook Bronze 10ct Size 8 is a purpose-built live cricket rig designed for anglers targeting panfish and freshwater gamefish. Built on an Aberdeen-style round bend with a 4X extra-long shank, these hooks keep your bait lively and presentable—whether you're fishing crickets under a bobber in shallow water or on the surface. The extended shank gives you room to thread a cricket without cutting into the body, helping ensure your bait stays active longer and attracts more strikes.

These bronze hooks feature Mustad's MTL-V1 point design, which combines a refined point geometry with a modern sharpening process that delivers 50% lower penetration resistance than standard points—meaning faster, more reliable hooksets when a bluegill or crappie strikes. Mustad's Wire Technology and Nor-Tempering process produces a lighter hook that's up to 30% stronger than conventional designs, so you get durability without excess weight that would tire out your cricket.

The light wire construction makes these hooks ideal for float fishing and topwater presentations where you want natural bait movement and minimal water resistance. Each pack contains 10 hooks, so you've got spares for a day of live cricket fishing. Whether you're after bluegill, crappie, bass, or trout, this size 8 is a reliable workhorse for small live bait.

Key Features

• 4X extra-long shank perfect for threading live crickets
• MTL-V1 point design with 50% lower penetration resistance for faster hook penetration
• Mustad Wire Technology and Nor-Tempering process—lighter yet up to 30% stronger
• Aberdeen round bend style ideal for live bait presentations
• 10 hooks per pack
• Light enough for surface fishing and under-bobber presentations

Specifications

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I rig a cricket on this hook?

Hold the cricket gently between your index finger and thumb. Place the hook point just below the head at the cricket's back, then work the cricket up the shank until the point emerges from its back. The long shank gives you plenty of room to thread the bait without injuring it.

What fish can I catch with these cricket hooks?

These size 8 hooks are effective for brown trout, rainbow trout, crappie, bluegill, and bass—essentially any freshwater species that feeds on live crickets.

Are these hooks good for bobber fishing?

Yes. The light wire construction and Aberdeen bend make them well-suited for under-a-bobber presentations and topwater fishing where natural bait movement is important.

How many hooks come in a pack?

Each pack contains 10 hooks, giving you plenty of extras for a full day of fishing.