{"product_id":"9km-dwlife-assist-hook-steel-core-cord-luminous-blue-feather-solid-ring-jigging-size-10-20","title":"9KM DWLIFE Assist Hook – Steel-Core Cord | Luminous Blue Feather | Solid Ring | Jigging | Size 10–20","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003e9KM DWLIFE Assist Hook\u003c\/strong\u003e is a jigging assist hook with a steel wire-reinforced braided assist cord, luminous blue feather dressing and solid ring connection. High carbon steel hook, hand-knotted cord attachment. Available in 10 hook sizes (Size 10–20) in 10 and 20 piece packs. Suited to slow pitch jigging, knife jig fishing and speed jigging for kingfish, amberjack, samson fish, tuna and large reef species. $15.95–$27.95.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eWhat Are Assist Hooks\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eAn assist hook is a short-cord hook rig that attaches to the top split ring or solid ring of a metal jig rather than to the body of the jig. Unlike treble hooks mounted on the jig body, assist hooks hang above or alongside the jig on a short length of cord and are positioned near the head of the jig — the area where predatory fish typically strike, aiming for the head of the baitfish the jig is imitating. Assist hooks offer three advantages over body-mounted treble hooks for jigging:\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStrike point alignment\u003c\/strong\u003e — predatory fish hit the head of the jig; a single or double assist hook positioned at the jig head catches fish that miss or hit short of body-mounted trebles\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eReduced body snagging\u003c\/strong\u003e — assist hooks are less likely to snag reef structure on the drop compared to treble hooks mounted along the jig body; critical in slow pitch jigging where the jig is worked close to the bottom and structure\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBetter jig action\u003c\/strong\u003e — no weight from treble hooks mounted on the jig body means the jig falls and flutters with its intended action; trebles on the body add drag and change the jig’s fall attitude\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch2\u003eSteel Wire-Reinforced Assist Cord\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe assist cord on these hooks uses multi-strand braided line with a \u003cstrong\u003esteel wire running inside the braid\u003c\/strong\u003e. This is a meaningful upgrade over standard Kevlar-cord or plain braid assist hooks:\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTooth resistance\u003c\/strong\u003e — kingfish, amberjack, samson fish and tuna all have abrasive mouths and sharp gill plates; during the fight, the assist cord is in direct contact with the fish’s mouth and jaw; plain braid cord can be abraded or cut at this contact point, causing hook failure mid-fight; the internal steel wire cannot be cut by fish teeth or abraded through by jaw contact, maintaining cord integrity throughout the fight\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHook point abrasion\u003c\/strong\u003e — during the retrieve and on the drop, the hook point can contact the assist cord; a steel wire inside the braid prevents the hook point from working through the cord over repeated retrieves\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSuperior to Kevlar\u003c\/strong\u003e — the manufacturer explicitly notes this cord is more durable than Kevlar string hook alternatives; Kevlar is strong in tension but can be cut by sharp edges; steel wire resists both cutting and abrasion\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch2\u003eLuminous Blue Feather Dressing\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe hook is dressed with blue feather fibres that include luminous (glow-in-the-dark) fibres mixed through the dressing. The luminous fibres absorb UV light and emit a blue-green glow in the dark — effective for two specific scenarios:\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDeep water jigging\u003c\/strong\u003e — below approximately 30–40m, ambient light drops significantly; glow fibres emit light that remains visible to fish at depth where a plain dark hook with no dressing becomes invisible; the glow attracts attention and mimics the bioluminescence of small squid and deep-water crustaceans\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNight jigging\u003c\/strong\u003e — the luminous fibres are effective from the surface down at night; charge under a torch or headlamp before each drop for maximum glow duration on the fall\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eTo activate the glow: hold the hook under direct sunlight or a strong torch\/headlamp for 30–60 seconds before use.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eSize Guide\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eAssist hook size should match the hook gap to the width of the jig head. The hook gap should be wide enough that the hook point extends beyond the jig body width — a hook that is too small has its gap closed by the jig width and cannot set. Sizes 10–20 in this range cover small to large metal jigs:\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSize 10–12\u003c\/strong\u003e — small jigs (20–60g); light to medium jigging for smaller kingfish, snapper and reef species; estuary jigging for trevally and tailor\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSize 13–15\u003c\/strong\u003e — medium jigs (60–150g); general offshore slow pitch and speed jigging for kingfish and large snapper in 30–80m depth\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSize 16–18\u003c\/strong\u003e — large jigs (150–250g); heavy offshore jigging for large kingfish, amberjack and samson fish in 60–120m depth\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSize 19–20\u003c\/strong\u003e — extra-large jigs (250g+); heavy slow pitch and deep jigging for large GT, samson fish and deep-water kingfish\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch2\u003eRigging\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eAssist hooks attach to the solid ring at the head of the jig. Use one hook (single assist) for slow pitch jigging with light drag where the jig needs maximum freedom of movement, or two hooks rigged as a double assist pair for speed jigging and applications where hookup rate is prioritised over jig action. The solid ring connection is stronger and less prone to opening under load than a split ring, particularly when a large kingfish or GT makes a sudden lateral run at hook-set.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBrand: 9KM DWLIFE\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eType: Jigging assist hook\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHook: High carbon steel, barbed\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCord: Multi-strand braid with internal steel wire reinforcement\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDressing: Luminous blue feather\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eConnection: Solid ring\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSizes: 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 20\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePack sizes: 10 piece and 20 piece\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTarget species: Kingfish, Amberjack, Samson Fish, Tuna, Snapper, GT\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePrice: $15.95 (10pc) \/ $27.95 (20pc)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"9KM DWLIFE","offers":[{"title":"Size 13 \/ 20pcs","offer_id":49391539683502,"sku":"14:200002984#Size 13;3:200007291#20pcs","price":27.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Size 13 \/ 10pcs","offer_id":49391539716270,"sku":"14:200002984#Size 13;3:200007290#10pcs","price":15.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Size 12 \/ 20pcs","offer_id":49391539749038,"sku":"14:10#Size 12;3:200007291#20pcs","price":27.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Size 12 \/ 10pcs","offer_id":49391539781806,"sku":"14:10#Size 12;3:200007290#10pcs","price":15.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Size 15 \/ 20pcs","offer_id":49391539814574,"sku":"14:200006151#Size 15;3:200007291#20pcs","price":27.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Size 15 \/ 10pcs","offer_id":49391539847342,"sku":"14:200006151#Size 15;3:200007290#10pcs","price":15.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Size 14 \/ 20pcs","offer_id":49391539880110,"sku":"14:496#Size 14;3:200007291#20pcs","price":27.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Size 14 \/ 10pcs","offer_id":49391539912878,"sku":"14:496#Size 14;3:200007290#10pcs","price":15.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Size 17 \/ 20pcs","offer_id":49391539945646,"sku":"14:173#Size 17;3:200007291#20pcs","price":27.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Size 17 \/ 10pcs","offer_id":49391539978414,"sku":"14:173#Size 17;3:200007290#10pcs","price":15.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Size 16 \/ 20pcs","offer_id":49391540011182,"sku":"14:175#Size 16;3:200007291#20pcs","price":27.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Size 16 \/ 10pcs","offer_id":49391540043950,"sku":"14:175#Size 16;3:200007290#10pcs","price":15.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Size 20 \/ 20pcs","offer_id":49391540076718,"sku":"14:193#Size 20;3:200007291#20pcs","price":27.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Size 20 \/ 10pcs","offer_id":49391540109486,"sku":"14:193#Size 20;3:200007290#10pcs","price":15.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Size 18 \/ 20pcs","offer_id":49391540142254,"sku":"14:1063#Size 18;3:200007291#20pcs","price":27.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Size 18 \/ 10pcs","offer_id":49391540175022,"sku":"14:1063#Size 18;3:200007290#10pcs","price":15.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Size 11 \/ 20pcs","offer_id":49391540207790,"sku":"14:366#Size 11;3:200007291#20pcs","price":27.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Size 11 \/ 10pcs","offer_id":49391540240558,"sku":"14:366#Size 11;3:200007290#10pcs","price":15.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Size 10 \/ 20pcs","offer_id":49391540273326,"sku":"14:29#Size 10;3:200007291#20pcs","price":27.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Size 10 \/ 10pcs","offer_id":49391540306094,"sku":"14:29#Size 10;3:200007290#10pcs","price":15.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0754\/5592\/2350\/files\/S0fd063e0a01441c880f2003d8f9b442cw.webp?v=1789881836","url":"https:\/\/castngo.com.au\/es\/products\/9km-dwlife-assist-hook-steel-core-cord-luminous-blue-feather-solid-ring-jigging-size-10-20","provider":"Cast N Go","version":"1.0","type":"link"}