{"product_id":"mustad-titanx-wacky-neko-dropshot-hook-60403np-tx","title":"MUSTAD TITANX WACKY \/ NEKO DROPSHOT HOOK 60403NP-TX","description":"\u003ch1\u003eMUSTAD TITANX WACKY \/ NEKO DROPSHOT HOOK 60403NP-TX\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eMustad TitanX Wacky \/ Neko Drop Shot Hook 60403NP-TX\u003c\/strong\u003e is a premium, versatile hook designed for finesse techniques including \u003cstrong\u003eWacky Rig, Neko Rig, and Drop Shot fishing\u003c\/strong\u003e. 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