Reaction 40SMH Fishing Hooks
- Hook
- 10
- High Carbon Steel
- Black Nickel
- Better rated than 81%
- More reviewed than 71%
A straightforward 10 pack of 4/0 bait and worm hooks for bass fishing, priced to replace losses without much thought.
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How it ranks among the 89 hooks we track
4.7★ across 514 Amazon ratings, Bayesian-smoothed toward the category average.
514 Amazon ratings, weighted on a log scale so huge counts don't drown everything.
200+ bought on Amazon last month.
Brand identity, imagery, description and spec coverage.
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Overview
A pack of 10 Reaction 40SMH hooks in size 4/0, cut from high carbon steel with a black nickel finish. Sold as bait and worm hooks aimed at bass anglers rigging plastics or live bait.
Size 4/0 puts these in the range most bass anglers reach for on Texas-rigged worms or larger baitfish. The black nickel coating resists corrosion better than plain steel, and being sold in a 10 pack keeps per hook cost down for anyone who loses rigs to snags or fish.
- High carbon steel construction
- Black nickel finish
- Size 4/0 bait/worm hook
- 10 count pack
Who it's for
Bass anglers who rig soft plastics or live bait and want a stock of mid to large hooks on hand. Less useful for anglers targeting panfish or species needing much smaller hook sizes.
Strengths and trade-offs
Drawn from this product's published specifications.
- 10 hooks per pack lowers cost per rig
- 4/0 size suits larger bass baits
- Black nickel finish resists rust better than bare steel
- Single size only, no assortment
- No reviews on file to confirm sharpness out of the pack
Performance notes
As a worm and bait hook, the point and gap are shaped for solid hooksets on the Texas rig or live bait presentations bass anglers commonly use. High carbon steel holds an edge but will rust if the coating gets scratched and the hook isn't dried after use.
Specifications
| Brand | Reaction |
|---|---|
| Model | 40SMH |
| Dimensions & fit | |
| Item Weight | 0.7 ounces |
| Construction & materials | |
| Material | High Carbon Steel |
| Color | Black Nickel |
| Included components | |
| Pieces | 10 |
| Other details | |
| Technique | Bait Hook, Worm Hook |
| Target Species | Bass |
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How it compares
This product against the closest alternatives we track in hooks.
| Product | Amazon rating | Ratings | ProductDome score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reaction 40SMH Fishing HooksThis product | 4.7 / 5 | 514 | 4.2 / 5 |
| UCEC Circle Hooks Fishing Hooks 2X Strong Offset Circle HooksUCEC | 4.6 / 5 | 4,700 | 4.4 / 5 |
| 300PCS Small High-Carbon Steel Barbed Fishing Hooks300PCS | 4.4 / 5 | 3,300 | 4.4 / 5 |
| Afmivs #1 1/0 2/0 3/0 4/0 5/0 Fishing HooksAfmivs | 4.7 / 5 | 900 | 4.4 / 5 |
| Gamakatsu 58414-25 Fishing HooksGamakatsu | 4.8 / 5 | 2,500 | 4.3 / 5 |
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Questions about the Reaction 40SMH
Common buyer questions answered straight from the product spec data - no fluff, no "it depends".
What species is the Reaction 40SMH sized for?
The listing targets bass, with a 4/0 hook size suited to Texas-rigged plastics or larger live bait.
Is this a treble hook or single hook?
It is a bait and worm style single hook, not a treble.
How many hooks come in the pack?
10 hooks per pack.