Since 13 August 2026
Reviewed
Korda Wide Gape Hooks
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£5.33
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8 Barbless
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5 Things To Know
- Korda Wide Gape Hooks have a short shank, a wide gape and a beaked point in a compact pattern.
- Each hook is forged for strength and finished with a smooth, low-friction PTFE coating.
- Barbed and barbless versions are available in sizes 2, 4, 6, 8 and 10.
- There are ten hooks in every packet, so one pack covers several rigs tied with the same size.
- The pattern suits smaller presentations through to more substantial hookbaits on a wide range of carp rigs.
Featured in our Best Carp Hooks guide.
Korda Wide Gape Hooks Review
Most carp rigs are built around the hook, and the Korda Wide Gape is the pattern I'd pick if I wanted one that covers pretty much everything. It's a compact hook with a short shank, a wide gape and a beaked point, forged for strength and finished with a smooth PTFE coating.
Barbed and barbless versions come in sizes 2, 4, 6, 8 and 10, with ten hooks in each packet. So, why does such a simple shape score so well? The short shank keeps the hook neat for its size, while the wide gape leaves room for the point to catch hold even with a decent bait on the hair.
The beaked tip is angled slightly in, so it's built to stay put once it has taken hold. It's an easy pattern to tie on whether you're fishing a bottom bait, a wafter or a pop-up.
Build quality 8.5/10
Sharpness 8.5/10
Hooking & Hold 9.0/10
Value for money 8.5/10
How well is it built?
The Wide Gape is forged, which means the wire is flattened slightly at the bend to add strength without moving up to a thicker gauge. That matters on a carp hook, because the bend is where a hook opens out under the pressure of a big fish or a snag.
It's a compact pattern, too, so there's very little metal on show for the size of the gape.
The finish is a smooth PTFE coating. It's low-friction, so the point should slide in with less resistance, and it gives the hook a dull, even colour rather than bright metal that might flash on the lake bed.
You get a choice of barbed or barbless versions across five sizes as well, which covers most carp fishing from small single baits to big ones.
To be fair, there's nothing exotic about the build, and it doesn't have a point finished after production like the Korda Kamakura Krank. For a hook you'll tie on week in, week out, though, I think 8.5 is a fair score.
Sharpness
How sharp is it out of the packet? The point is exceptionally sharp, and with the PTFE coating over it, there's less drag as it pricks into the mouth.
That combination is what you want from a carp hook, since the first few millimetres of penetration usually decide whether a fish ends up hooked or just spooked.
The beaked shape has another benefit. Because the tip is angled in towards the shank, it's a little more protected than a straight point when the rig is dragged over gravel, though any hook will still blunt on a hard bottom.
It's always worth checking the point on your nail after every fish or snag, and changing the hook if it doesn't catch straight away.
For me, the Wide Gape is sharp enough to use straight from the packet, which is what most anglers want. It isn't sharpened again after production like the Kamakura Krank, and that's why it sits half a point lower on sharpness.
Hooking & Hold
This is where the Wide Gape earns its top score. A wide gape gives the point plenty of room to find a hold, and the short shank means there's less hook for a fish to lever against.
Add the beaked point and you get a hook that should take hold quickly and then stay put through a long fight under the rod tip.
It's a very versatile pattern on the rig, too. Tie it knotless knot with a bottom bait or a wafter, add a kicker or shrink tube to help it turn, or slide a swivel onto the shank for a spinner rig with a pop-up.
The spread from size 10 up to size 2 covers small single baits through to big double boilies.
The one rig it doesn't suit is the chod, which wants an out-turned eye, and the Korda Choddy is made for that job. For pretty much everything else, I think it's very hard to fault, and 9.0 is deserved.
Is it good value for money?
Is it good value? It sits in the middle for carp hook prices, so it isn't the cheapest pattern around, but it's a long way from the dearest. With ten hooks in a packet, the cost per hook is small next to the bait and hooklink it's tied to.
What you're paying for is a forged, PTFE-coated pattern with a sharp beaked point that should work on most of the rigs you'll tie.
Next to the Gardner Covert Dark Wide Gape Talon Tip, another wide gape with a beaked point, it's a close call, and the Korda gets the nod for its shorter, more compact shank.
If you want a finer point straight from the box, the Kamakura Krank is the step up, but it's one of the dearest hooks you can buy.
Pick the barbless version wherever the fishery asks for it. Overall, I'd recommend the Korda Wide Gape to any carp angler who wants one dependable pattern for bottom baits, wafters and pop-ups on almost any venue.
Pros
- Short shank, wide gape and beaked point suit most carp rigs
- Forged construction adds strength where the bend takes the load
- Smooth PTFE coating helps the sharp point slide in
- Barbed and barbless versions in sizes 2, 4, 6, 8 and 10
- Works for bottom baits, wafters and spinner rigs with pop-ups
Cons
- Not suited to chod rigs, which need an out-turned eye
- Point isn't sharpened again after production like the Kamakura Krank's
Features and Specifications
| Feature | Details |
|---|---|
| Hook types | Barbed and Barbless |
| Available sizes | 2, 4, 6, 8 and 10 |
| Hook pattern | short shank and wide gape |
| Point style | Beaked point |
| Finish | PTFE coating |
| Construction | Forged |
| Point preparation | Exceptionally sharp |
| Pack quantity | 10 |
How It Compares
See how the Korda Wide Gape Hooks compares with other hooks on overall score and current price.
| Name | Price | Overall Rating |
|---|---|---|
| Korda Wide Gape Hooks | £5.33 | |
| Nash Twister X Hooks | £5.59 | |
| Fox Edges Armapoint Zig & Floater Hooks | £4.49 | |
| Gardner Covert Dark Wide Gape Talon Tip Hooks | £3.95 | |
| Fox Edges Armapoint Curve Shank Hooks | £4.49 | |
| Nash Claw Long Shank Hooks | £5.59 | |
| Thinking Anglers Curve Shank Hooks | £4.99 | |
| Atomic Grabba Hooks | £4.99 | |
| Korda Basix Kurv Shank Hooks | £2.09 |
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