{"product_id":"mustad-ultra-lock-soft-plastics-hook","title":"Mustad Ultra Lock Soft Plastics Hook | Wide Gap Bass Hook","description":"\u003ch1 class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\"\u003eMustad Ultra Lock Soft Plastics Hook\u003cspan class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchor\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eMustad Ultra Lock Soft Plastics Hook\u003c\/strong\u003e is a versatile wide-gap hook designed to securely rig worms, shads, swimbaits and other larger soft-plastic lures.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIts distinctive \u003cstrong\u003eZ-Bend offset shank\u003c\/strong\u003e helps lock the nose of the bait into position, reducing unwanted slipping and keeping soft plastics properly aligned through repeated casts and retrieves. The wide gap provides the clearance needed for bulkier plastics to compress during a strike and expose the hook point.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMustad specifically designed the Ultra Lock for fishing soft plastics around \u003cstrong\u003eheavy cover\u003c\/strong\u003e, making it an excellent choice for bass anglers working grass, vegetation, docks and structure. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eZ-Bend Ultra Lock Design\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe defining feature of the Ultra Lock is its \u003cstrong\u003eZ-Bend offset shank\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe pronounced offset creates a secure anchoring point for the front of the soft plastic, helping prevent the bait from sliding down the hook.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThat makes it particularly useful when repeatedly casting or working plastics through cover, where conventional soft-plastic hooks can require frequent bait adjustment. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWide Gap for Larger Soft Plastics\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003ewide-gap configuration\u003c\/strong\u003e provides additional clearance between the hook point and shank.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThat extra room makes the Ultra Lock well suited to \u003cstrong\u003eworms, shads, swimbaits and other larger soft plastics\u003c\/strong\u003e, allowing the bait to compress during a strike for better hook exposure. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eUltraPoint® Technology\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMustad equips the Ultra Lock with \u003cstrong\u003e4.3 UltraPoint® Technology and an Opti-Angle needle point\u003c\/strong\u003e for quick penetration.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe hook is also \u003cstrong\u003eforged and Nor-Tempered\u003c\/strong\u003e, providing the strength needed when fishing around vegetation and heavier cover. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFeatures\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eZ-Bend offset shank\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWide-gap design\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSecurely anchors soft plastics\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e4.3 UltraPoint® Technology\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOpti-Angle needle point\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eForged construction\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNor-Tempered\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRinged eye\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eInline hook point\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDesigned for larger soft plastics\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eExcellent around heavy cover\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSizes 1\/0 through 5\/0 available \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eBest For\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLargemouth Bass\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTexas-Rigged Soft Plastics\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSoft-Plastic Swimbaits\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWorms\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eShad-Style Plastics\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWeedless Rigging\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGrass \u0026amp; 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