{"title":"1st Contact","description":null,"products":[{"product_id":"1st-contact-tungsten-bladed-swimbait-hook","title":"1st Contact Tungsten Bladed Swimbait Hook | Underspin Blade | Screw-Lock Keeper | Matte Black | Weedless | 1\/8 \u0026 3\/16 oz | Veteran-Owned","description":"\u003ch2\u003eTungsten-Weighted Head. Underspin Spinning Blade. Screw-Lock Spring Keeper. Matte Black Coating. Weedless. 1\/8 oz \u0026amp; 3\/16 oz. 1 Per Pack. Veteran-Owned \u0026amp; Operated.\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e1st Contact Tungsten\u003c\/strong\u003e is a veteran-owned and operated company — 5% of every purchase goes directly to veteran initiatives. Thank you for your support.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003e1st Contact Tungsten Bladed Swimbait Hook\u003c\/strong\u003e combines a tungsten-weighted swimbait hook with an integrated underspin blade — a single rig that delivers the flash and vibration of a bladed bait with the weedless rigging flexibility of a swimbait hook. The tungsten head weight is strategically positioned to maintain natural swimming balance on slow and moderate retrieves, while the spinning underspin blade adds flash and vibration at any speed in both clear and stained water. Matte black coating across the entire rig reduces visibility and avoids spooking fish in pressured fisheries. Screw-lock spring keeper locks soft plastics in place through repeated casts and strikes. Ultra-sharp, heavy-duty hook for deep penetration on light and aggressive bites. 1 per pack.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eKey Features\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eUnderspin Spinning Blade\u003c\/strong\u003e — the blade rotates below the hook and bait on the retrieve, generating flash and vibration that attracts fish in clear water and helps trigger strikes in stained or off-color water where a swimbait alone may not get noticed; effective at slow roll and burn speeds, giving you retrieve versatility with a single rig\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTungsten-Weighted Head\u003c\/strong\u003e — tungsten weight positioned at the hook head for optimal balance and a natural, level swimming action on the fall and retrieve; tungsten’s density keeps the weight compact so the head doesn’t overpower the bait’s action; better sensitivity than lead for feeling bottom contact and subtle bites through the weighted head\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eScrew-Lock Spring Keeper\u003c\/strong\u003e — the coiled spring screw-lock holds soft plastic paddle tails and swimbaits securely through repeated casts, long retrieves, and aggressive strikes; the bait stays centered on the hook rather than sliding down and fouling the presentation after a fish or snag\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWeedless Design\u003c\/strong\u003e — streamlined hook geometry allows the rig to slide through grass edges, brush, and light cover without fouling; keeps the bait in the strike zone along cover edges where fish are holding without constant re-rigging\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMatte Black Coating\u003c\/strong\u003e — low-visibility matte black finish across the hook body and head; reduces flash and unnatural reflection from the hardware that can spook fish in clear water and pressured fisheries where bass have seen every presentation\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eUltra-Sharp Heavy-Duty Hook\u003c\/strong\u003e — factory-sharp point drives in quickly on the hookset; heavy-duty wire for the backbone to move fish out of cover without bending or straightening under pressure\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eHow to Fish It\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSlow Roll\u003c\/strong\u003e — the primary technique; retrieve just fast enough to keep the blade spinning and the bait off the bottom; effective for suspended bass and fish holding along grass lines and laydowns\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBurn \u0026amp; Kill\u003c\/strong\u003e — fast burn to trigger a reaction strike, then kill the retrieve and let the bait flutter down on a tight line; the blade helicopters on the fall and triggers fish that followed but didn’t commit on the burn\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCover Edges\u003c\/strong\u003e — work the bladed swimbait hook along grass edges, dock posts, and brush piles where a hard bait would snag; the weedless rigging keeps the bait in the zone without constant retrigging\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eSize Guide\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e1\/8 oz\u003c\/strong\u003e — shallow water presentations, lighter paddle tails, slow roll in 2–8 ft; pairs well with 3–4\" swimbaits\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e3\/16 oz\u003c\/strong\u003e — slightly deeper and faster presentations in 5–15 ft; better blade spin at moderate retrieve speeds; pairs well with 4–5\" swimbaits\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eSpecs\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWeight:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1\/8 oz | 3\/16 oz\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBlade:\u003c\/strong\u003e Underspin spinning blade\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eKeeper:\u003c\/strong\u003e Screw-lock spring\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFinish:\u003c\/strong\u003e Matte black\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePack:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1 per pack\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBrand:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1st Contact Tungsten (Veteran-Owned)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eIn stock and ready to ship.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"MONSTERBASS","offers":[{"title":"1\/8oz","offer_id":49346480898267,"sku":"18tsh30","price":5.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"3\/16oz","offer_id":49346480931035,"sku":"810103812529","price":5.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0833\/5320\/7003\/files\/1st-contact-tungsten-hooks-1-8oz-tungsten-bladed-swimbait-hooks-1160097106.webp?v=1790191294"}],"url":"https:\/\/www.reelfishcartel.com\/collections\/1st-contact.oembed","provider":"ReelFishCartel","version":"1.0","type":"link"}