Groundbreaking new hook pattern launched, first pictures (APRIL FOOLS)

A unique new style of hook is being launched in the UK after 'groundbreaking' field test results.

The Hexa-G hook has been manufactured in China and involves a radical new hexagon-shaped gape which leading tackle designers in the country found results in zero fish losses from hook pulls. Made from a top secret form of carbon wire, a Hexa-G X Strong version is also set to be launched for bigger fish too. Sizes are to range from size 2 for specimen carp right down to a 22 for roach. 

An artist's impression of the new Hexa-G beside one of the new £1 coins

Chief designer of the Hexa-G, Dr Zhang Wei-Weng, said that the pattern was discovered by accident by a malfunction in a part of an existing hook-making machine.
"The machine broke, it bent the hook-shank five times. Usually it makes a continuous circular shank. My assistant Lei went to throw the offending hook away but I told him 'No! Give me it please'. I inspected it and I decided to tie it to line and try it in our test tank. We have lots of fish in it, big fish. They go mad when you hook them.
"Normal result is for 4 out of 10 fish to throw a standard hook in the tank. With the Hexa-G out of 72 hook ups every fish was landed. We could not believe our eyes. It looks all wrong, the gape is very narrow. But we know this hook will be very big. I predict it will change the way we do fishing forever!'

Stocks of the Hexa-G are currently being exported and it's expected to be available in UK tackle shops in Mid-April. Given the success in testing, we reckon you'd be a fool not to try them out...