OWNER Ikkaku Hyper #7.5

Introducing the strongest in the series, the powerful Ikkaku Hyper. Maintaining the signature “Ikkaku” form, it features a thicker, stronger shaft. The hook remains stable even in strong currents and rapids, firmly hooking even the most aggressively biting wild ayu. It possesses the power to handle large ayu in the mid-to-late season, as well as larger artificially bred ayu. Of course, the distinctive “horn” shape of the “Ikkaku” prevents hook-offs and ensures the capture of large ayu. Furthermore, the arrival of the “Ikkaku Hyper” completes a formation that allows for effective fishing throughout the season using the “Ikkaku” series.

A word from Daikin Trading Co., Ltd.

With three types of Ikkaku series hooks, you can fish throughout the season without worrying about which hook to use. Use Ikkaku or Ikkaku Light from the beginning to the peak season. Use Ikkaku Hyper in the later and final stages of the season. By using the three types of Ikkaku series to suit the location and time of year—whether it’s small ayu, large ayu, pebble bottoms, around large rocks, rough rapids, flat rapids, shallow rapids, or slow-flowing pools—you can strategize your fishing. This is a series I can confidently recommend.

A word from Keigo Shima

My main hook is the Ikkaku. I have absolute confidence in the 6 and 6.5 sizes in particular. The best thing about the Ikkaku is its straight, sharp point. Its sharpness allows it to penetrate well, quickly catching wild ayu that are chasing it. And it has excellent holding power. I feel that the balance between good hooking ability and holding power is combined at a very high level.