Cox & Rawle Specimen hooks

Overview

The Cox & Rawle SCR28 Specimen Hook is a wide-gape, micro-barbed sea-fishing hook designed for presenting substantial baits to larger species in estuary and saltwater venues. It sits in the middle of the Cox & Rawle specimen range, offering more strength than a scratching-match style pattern while retaining a relatively lower-diameter, medium-gauge wire compared with the heavier SCR29 Specimen Extra or the very heavy SCR25 Meat Hook.

Each hook features a Black Nickel finish and a straight eye, giving a strong predator/bait pattern that Cox & Rawle markets for all estuary and saltwater applications.

SCR28 is supplied 10 hooks to a pack across the full manufacturer-published size range of 6, 4, 2, 1, 1/0, 2/0, 3/0, 4/0 and 6/0, giving anglers a consistent pattern to scale up or down depending on bait size and target species.

Perfect For

SCR28 is well suited to shore and estuary fishing for larger saltwater species, with rays, huss, cod and bass all specifically identified as target species for this pattern.

The hook is documented for use with fish baits, squid baits and larger worm offerings, making it a versatile choice for anglers presenting bulkier baits without stepping up to an X-heavy hook. It works well for predator and specimen-style sea fishing where a wide gape and reliable strength are needed but excessive bulk is not.

Technical Insight

The wide-gape design provides extra room between point and shank compared with a narrow-gape pattern, allowing larger fish, squid and worm baits to be presented while helping keep the hook point exposed for a positive hook-set. The micro-barb keeps bait secure on the hook without the drawbacks of a larger barb.

The medium-gauge, relatively low-diameter wire is a key differentiator from the heavier SCR29 Specimen Extra, giving anglers a strong predator hook that doesn't immediately require moving to a bulkier, X-strong construction. Combined with the Black Nickel finish and straight eye, SCR28 is built as a practical, general-purpose strong specimen pattern for estuary and saltwater fishing.