Cox & Rawle Octopus hooks

Overview

The Cox & Rawle Octopus SCR40 is a sea fishing bait hook built for anglers who need a strong, versatile pattern for rig tying. Formerly known as the Parrot Beak Hook, it features a strong forged offset bend, an up-eye and a super-strong beaked point, finished in Black Nickel.

Specialist retailer Veals describes the SCR40 as a strong, short-shank, heavy-gauge hook with a curved-in needle point and neat barb, and notes that the Black Nickel finish offers corrosion resistance. This combination of a compact profile and heavy-gauge construction makes it a dependable choice for demanding sea fishing conditions.

Perfect For

The SCR40 is particularly well suited to presenting crab and fish-strip baits when targeting hard-fighting sea species. Veals notes that smaller sizes work well for bream and wrasse, while larger sizes are popular for smoothhounds, rays and cod.

The up-eye design also makes this hook a popular choice as the top hook on pennel rigs, with anglers recommended to snell it rather than use a conventional eye knot. This makes the Octopus SCR40 a useful option for UK shore anglers building pennel presentations for larger baits.

Technical Insight

The strong forged offset bend and super-strong beaked point give the SCR40 the strength needed to hold hard-fighting species without opening out under pressure. Its beaked, curved-in point shape differs from a standard Aberdeen pattern, aiding secure bait presentation on crab and fish-strip rigs.

The up-eye is a deliberate design feature that lends itself to snelling, helping maintain hook position and presentation when tied onto pennel rigs. Combined with the Black Nickel finish for corrosion resistance, the SCR40 is built to withstand repeated use in UK saltwater conditions.