The Long Shank Hooks within the Advanced Angling Solutions Predator Carp Hook Range has all the key features
of the leading Long Shank Hooks on the market with a few subtle improvements. The hooks themselves have all the
characteristic key features such as a 15 degree down turned eye and a point which is slightly in turned toward the
shank. These features help with both hooking and holding an improve general hook strength by reducing any
tendency to gape. The Long Shank Hook is designed for ultra riggy fish on pressured waters. The long straight point
will catch hold in the mouth faster than any other hook. The 15-degree in-turned eye helps it to flip over in the
carp’s mouth and catch hold. The hook is strong for its weight and will suit almost all carping situations due to
increased mechanical stresses which can be applied to Long Shank patterns an extra strong wire gauge has been
used together with medium heavy forging for optimum strength. It suits open water situations where sharpness is
paramount and where the angler requires a certain finesse in his presentation.
The Long shank Hook is designed from the latest cutting edge, low friction coating technology.Produced in super
high carbon steel, the pattern is medium heavy forged for maximum strength and has a non-glare, ultra slick PTFE
finish for improved durability.This PTFE treatment makes the surface of the hook noticeably smoother. In turn, this
aids penetration and also prevents the hook from rusting. Consequently, this makes them last an awful lot longer.
Not only this, it also camouflages them into the lake bed. Having seen how the carp react towards your end tackle,
removing the glint from your hook is imperative in inducing consistent takes. All the Advanced Angling Solutions
Predator Hook Range go through an advanced tempering system. Every hook is heated to the exact temperature
that is perfect for that particular style and size then cooled in oil. This process produces hooks which are super
strong, but not brittle.Then and perhaps most importantly, their sharpening process is state of the art, and results
in a perfectly conical points that is unequalled in sharpness.
The entire range uses a dull, matt coating, in the original dark slate grey colouring.
Carp find this pattern very tricky to eject due to its long shank properties, which drives centrally into their bottom
lip. It always flips when sucked in and by adding shrink tubing accentuates its in-turned eye converting more bites
in to landed specimens.
It can be used with a variety of presentations such as the blowback, bottom bait and many more. The point is very
sharp and it is reliable and strong. A firm favourite among carp anglers country wide.
When tied to a flexible link such as soft braid or a stripped portion of coated Dyneema, (neutral descent , Armour
Tech Core) the Long Shank Hook can be relied upon to turn over and provide a secure, correctly located hook hold
virtually every time.
Hook design was at the for front of interest for the lads at AAS and the predator carp hook range is the result of over
a 100 cumulative years of carp angling experience on and off the bank and many, many carp later. Having been field
tested by hook experts, you know that they’re perfect for the job.
Of course, we believe that our hooks are the sharpest out there, and our stringent quality control means that they
should stay that way! rest assured, you’ll always be able to trust an Advanced Angling Solutions hook.
Our subtle camo end tackle has been catching more carp for thousands of carpers. It’s those little extra percentage
points that add up to the capture of a lifetime and having camouflaged hooks definitely counts towards having that
season-defining session or gets you one step closer to that landmark carp.
As with the rest of the Predator carp hook range, the Long Shanks have been packaged in a tough durable
containment that protects the needle point on the hooks during transit and storage.
Perhaps we’ve just created the ultimate hook range? We think so!!!