Cox & Rawle Mutsu Circle Extra hooks

Overview

The Cox & Rawle Mutsu Circle Extra SCR45 is a heavyweight sea-fishing circle hook designed for demanding saltwater applications and powerful fish. It is the heavier sibling of the standard SCR44 Mutsu Circle, built specifically for anglers who need more strength and substance in their hook pattern.

Constructed from heavyweight forged wire, the SCR45 pairs a specialist circle-hook bend with a super-sharp point. Cox & Rawle describes it as the "Heavyweight version of the Mutsu Circle", positioning it clearly above the standard SCR44 in terms of intended fishing pressure and target species.

The hook is offered across an unusually broad size range, from size 2 right through to 16/0, with manufacturer-stated pack quantities varying by size — from 10 hooks per pack at the smaller sizes down to just 3 hooks per pack at the largest sizes (10/0 to 16/0).

Perfect For

Cox & Rawle specifically names shark, skate, conger and rays as the target species for the SCR45, making it a strong choice for anglers targeting big, powerful fish from UK boats or marks where heavy tackle is required.

The manufacturer particularly recommends the SCR45 for deeper and faster water, where a heavyweight forged hook is needed to cope with strong currents and hard-fighting fish. The circle-hook design also lends itself to catch-and-release fishing, helping reduce deep-hooking when targeting these larger species.

Technical Insight

The heavyweight forged-wire construction is the key distinction from the standard SCR44 Mutsu Circle, giving the SCR45 the extra strength needed for substantial baits and heavier line classes used when targeting shark, skate, conger and rays.

The specialist circle bend works in combination with the super-sharp point to promote reliable hook-ups in the corner of the mouth, a characteristic anglers look for when fishing circle patterns for catch-and-release. This heavier build makes the SCR45 a more robust option than the SCR44 for anglers stepping up to demanding, powerful-fish sea-fishing situations.