Good things really do come in small packages, especially when you're talking about micro assist hooks that punch well above their weight.
If you're chasing better fish landing rates and a cleaner lure presentation, Shinto Pro Pimped & Micro Assist Hooks are a top-tier upgrade to your terminal tackle. Flashy, compact, and incredibly effective, these hooks are fast becoming a must-have for fishos looking to up their game on the water.
These hooks are built for performance and attraction. With oversized holographic flash, high-vis thread, and quality components, they deliver a sharp hook-up rate and a more natural bait profile in the water. Add in the benefits of fewer bust-offs and versatile rigging options, and you’ve got yourself a serious piece of gear.
Here’s why they’ve earned a place in Aussie tackle boxes:
- Better Fish Landing Rates: The flexible cord connection removes the leverage a fish can use to throw a traditional treble. That means more hook-ups that stick.
- Less Bust-Offs: The assist cord keeps the hook away from your leader, reducing abrasion from teeth or rough mouths that are ideal when fishing for tailor, big flathead, or reef species.
- Enhanced Visual Appeal: Built-in flash, glitter, and movement help trigger strikes, even in pressured waters.
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More Natural Lure Presentation: With a steady retrieve, assist hooks track close to the lure, mimicking a realistic baitfish profile. When paused or jigged, they splay for added action.
Which Hook Size Should You Choose?
Shinto Pro Micro Assist Hooks come in three sizes to suit a wide range of lures, from micro minnows to soft plastics and jigs:
- Size 4: Best for 40–80mm lures: ideal for crankbaits, small minnows, and micro jigs
- Size 6: Great all-rounder for 50–95mm lures and makes an excellent stinger on soft plastics
- Size 8: Suits 70–110mm lures and also works well as a soft plastic stinger
When & Where to Use Them
- As a treble replacement or add-on for hardbody lures
- On micro and metal jigs
- As a stinger hook on soft plastics, rigged via the jighead eyelet with a split ring
Our Favourite Way to Rig
There’s no one-size-fits-all, but for most slim-profile hardbody lures, our go-to setup is an assist hook on the rear eyelet with a treble or double on the mid-eyelet. You might get the occasional tangle, but the improved hook-up rate is worth it.
If you need help finding the right setup, visit your local Tackle World store and your team of Local Independent Fishing Experts will sort you out.
