The Mustad 10019NP-BN Ringed Chinu Hook is a strong and reliable bait fishing hook, originally designed for boat and beach fishing applications. Featuring a wide gape, slightly curved shank, and ringed eye, this hook delivers excellent hooking performance when fishing natural baits.

Built with 2X strong wire and a forged bend, the Chinu pattern is designed to handle powerful fish while maintaining a sharp and efficient hook point. The slightly beaked UltraPoint improves hook-up rates and helps keep fish pinned once hooked.

This hook is widely used for species such as bass, smoothhound, and other hard-fighting fish, particularly when fishing with baits like crab, worm, or squid.

Although not specifically designed for fly tying, the Mustad Chinu (10019NP-BN) has become popular among fly tiers as a strong alternative hook for patterns like Pug flies and certain stillwater applications, where a durable, wide-gape hook is preferred.

The hook is also used for Herman Botes’ Pug fly, and can also be used for wacky rigs on soft plastics for bass.

Please note, although the packaging might differ, the hooks supplied are all the same. Mustad are in a process of changing their packaging. Hook codes remain the same.

Key Features

• Hook code: 10019NP-BN
• Designed for bait fishing (boat & shore)
• Wide gape for improved hook-up rates
• 2X strong wire for durability
• Slightly curved shank for natural bait presentation
• Beaked UltraPoint for better penetration
• Ringed eye (eyed hook)
• Black Nickel finish for corrosion resistance

Important Note (Fly Tying Use)

While this hook is not specifically designed for fly tying, it is sometimes used by anglers as a substitute hook for strong stillwater flies, including Pug-style patterns, due to its strength and shape.

Best Uses

• Boat and beach fishing
• Crab, worm, squid, and natural bait presentations
• Targeting bass, smoothhound, and similar species
• Alternative use in strong stillwater fly patterns