Cox & Rawle inline replacement single microbarb

Overview

The Cox & Rawle SCR50 In-Line Replacement Single Microbarbed Hook is a lure replacement single hook designed for anglers converting treble-rigged lures to a single-hook setup. It features a wide gape, needlepoint point, micro-barb and an oversized eye, all finished in Black Nickel.

Cox & Rawle designed the SCR50 specifically as a replacement for treble hooks fitted to hardbaits, spoons, jigs and plugs. The pattern is suitable for both sea and freshwater lure fishing, giving it a broad range of applications across different lure types.

The microbarbed version sits alongside two related Cox & Rawle patterns — the SCR50BL Barbless and the larger SCR50TN Blue Water range — but the SCR50 is a distinct product with its own sizing, finish and specification.

Perfect For

The SCR50 is aimed at UK sea anglers who want to convert plugs, hardbaits, spoons and jigs from trebles to a single hook. Cox & Rawle names these exact lure types as compatible, making it a straightforward swap for existing lure hardware.

It's also specifically suited to catch-and-release fishing, as the manufacturer states this application directly. Converting a lure to a single hook can make unhooking simpler, particularly where multiple trebles would otherwise be attached to a fish.

Technical Insight

The wide gape and needlepoint design are built to give solid hook-holds when replacing a treble on a lure, while the micro-barb offers a barb presence without the deeper penetration issues associated with standard barbs. The oversized eye is a key part of the design, sized to fit lure hardware such as a split ring while still allowing the hook to articulate freely.

The Black Nickel finish completes the hook, and with sizes running from 6 up to 4/0 in Cox & Rawle's current range, anglers can match hook size to a variety of lure sizes when rebuilding plugs, spoons and jigs for sea or freshwater use.