Back in stockGolden Catch Aji Sabiki Multicolor5 Hook, Size 8
A ready-tied 5-hook multicoloured sabiki rig from Golden Catch, built for targeting horse mackerel, garfish and other small shoaling sea fish.
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Overview
Overview
The Golden Catch Aji Sabiki F405 Multicolor Size 8 is a ready-tied five-hook sea fishing rig that replaces natural fish-skin dressings with brightly coloured artificial ones. It arrives fully assembled, removing the need to tie individual hooks, hooklengths and dressings before heading out.
Built around a 120cm mainline with five size 8 hooks spaced along short 3cm hooklengths, the F405 is designed to present several small artificial attractions through the water column at the same time. Both the mainline and hooklengths use 0.25mm diameter line, placing this rig firmly in the lighter end of sea fishing sabikis.
Unlike the Golden Catch FS105, which uses a natural fish-skin presentation, the F405's multicoloured dressings give anglers an alternative pattern to try when natural, subdued colours aren't producing results. Colour and movement both play a part in how artificial presentations are perceived underwater, and having both patterns to hand gives more options when fish are feeding selectively.
Perfect For
This sabiki rig is particularly suited to lighter sea fishing from harbour walls, piers and sheltered coastal marks where shoals of smaller fish are encountered. The rig can be lowered and worked with controlled lifting movements or retrieved steadily to explore different depths in the water column.
Golden Catch specifically lists horse mackerel, garfish and bluefish as intended species for the F405, making it a relevant choice for UK anglers targeting scad and garfish from coastal marks. Boat anglers can also fish it vertically when small shoaling species are holding around a mark, though the fine line means it is best kept for lighter work rather than heavy casting or retrieving several larger fish at once.
Technical Insight
The five dressed hooks on short hooklengths create a compact presentation that keeps each dressing close to the mainline, reducing tangles while still offering multiple strike points as the rig moves through a shoal. This design rewards a varied retrieve, since a steady retrieve works the dressings horizontally while lifting and lowering explores the water column vertically.
The 0.25mm mainline and hooklengths are noticeably finer than those found on heavy-duty mackerel feather rigs, which is why the F405 is best treated as a specialist light-tackle option rather than a replacement for powerful casting feathers. Anglers should match sinker weight and tackle strength to this finer line, avoiding heavy leads or aggressive casting that could exceed its capabilities.
Overview
The Golden Catch Aji Sabiki F405 Multicolor Size 8 is a ready-tied five-hook sea fishing rig that replaces natural fish-skin dressings with brightly coloured artificial ones. It arrives fully assembled, removing the need to tie individual hooks, hooklengths and dressings before heading out.
Built around a 120cm mainline with five size 8 hooks spaced along short 3cm hooklengths, the F405 is designed to present several small artificial attractions through the water column at the same time. Both the mainline and hooklengths use 0.25mm diameter line, placing this rig firmly in the lighter end of sea fishing sabikis.
Unlike the Golden Catch FS105, which uses a natural fish-skin presentation, the F405's multicoloured dressings give anglers an alternative pattern to try when natural, subdued colours aren't producing results. Colour and movement both play a part in how artificial presentations are perceived underwater, and having both patterns to hand gives more options when fish are feeding selectively.
Perfect For
This sabiki rig is particularly suited to lighter sea fishing from harbour walls, piers and sheltered coastal marks where shoals of smaller fish are encountered. The rig can be lowered and worked with controlled lifting movements or retrieved steadily to explore different depths in the water column.
Golden Catch specifically lists horse mackerel, garfish and bluefish as intended species for the F405, making it a relevant choice for UK anglers targeting scad and garfish from coastal marks. Boat anglers can also fish it vertically when small shoaling species are holding around a mark, though the fine line means it is best kept for lighter work rather than heavy casting or retrieving several larger fish at once.
Technical Insight
The five dressed hooks on short hooklengths create a compact presentation that keeps each dressing close to the mainline, reducing tangles while still offering multiple strike points as the rig moves through a shoal. This design rewards a varied retrieve, since a steady retrieve works the dressings horizontally while lifting and lowering explores the water column vertically.
The 0.25mm mainline and hooklengths are noticeably finer than those found on heavy-duty mackerel feather rigs, which is why the F405 is best treated as a specialist light-tackle option rather than a replacement for powerful casting feathers. Anglers should match sinker weight and tackle strength to this finer line, avoiding heavy leads or aggressive casting that could exceed its capabilities.
- •- Ready-tied five-hook sabiki rig - no need to assemble individual hooks and dressings
- •- Multicoloured artificial dressings offer an alternative to natural fish-skin patterns like the FS105
- •- Short hooklengths keep dressings close to the mainline for a tidy, tangle-resistant presentation
- •- Well suited to harbour walls, piers and light boat fishing for shoaling species
- •- Targets horse mackerel, garfish and bluefish as listed by the manufacturer
- •- Fine line construction suited to lighter sea fishing rather than heavy beachcasting
Is the F405 Multicolor better than the FS105 Natural when the water is coloured or visibility is poor?
There is no verified evidence showing that the F405 consistently outperforms the FS105 in coloured water. The F405 uses multicoloured artificial dressings, while the FS105 uses a natural fish-skin pattern, and fish response can vary with light, water clarity, prey type and presentation. Carrying both patterns gives you more options than relying on a single colour scheme.
Can I cast the Golden Catch F405 from a beachcaster with a heavy lead?
The F405 is not the ideal choice for heavy beachcasting. Its 0.25mm mainline and hooklengths are intended for comparatively light applications, and Golden Catch does not publish a verified casting-weight rating for the rig, so a heavy lead or powerful cast could exceed the line's capabilities. For long-distance casting, choose a purpose-designed sea fishing rig with a suitable breaking strain and shock leader instead.
Should I use the F405 with a constant retrieve or lift it through the water?
Both methods are worth experimenting with. A steady retrieve allows the dressed hooks to travel horizontally through the water, while controlled lifting and lowering works the rig vertically through a shoal. Start by exploring different depths rather than assuming fish are feeding near the bottom, and when bites occur, note the approximate depth and repeat the presentation while avoiding overly aggressive movements that could tangle the short hooklengths.
Technical Specifications
Core
| Brand | Golden Catch |
| Model | F405 |
| Type | Ready-tied sea fishing sabiki |
| Pack Quantity | 1 complete rig |
| Product Range | Aji Sabiki |
| Hook Size | #8 |
Construction
| Colour | Multicolor |
Specifications
| Hooks per Rig | 5 |
| Mainline Length | 120 cm |
| Mainline Diameter | 0.25 mm |
| Hooklength Diameter | 0.25 mm |
| Hooklength Length | 3 cm |
Features
| Fishing Applications | Sea fishing, spinning |
| Manufacturer-listed Species | Horse mackerel, garfish, bluefish |
| Manufacturer Code | 4339043 |
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