Garren WoodFishing Hook Reference
Evidence reviewed October 22, 2026. Marks: P photographically · V verified · I inferred · E estimated · S speculative What they mean
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Mustad catalog documentation identifies old reference 3408BD as an O’Shaughnessy hook with forged construction, a turned-down eye, and Duratin finish V. The photographed size 2 specimen is associated with a carton marked PACK CODE 12 and NO.OF HOOKS 1000; Mustad’s pack-code table defines code 12 as bulk of 1000 PV.
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Identify the packaged specimen by the carton label: 3408BD, SIZE 2, PACK CODE 12, and NO.OF HOOKS 1000 P. Mustad’s pack-code table defines code 12 as bulk of 1000 V.
The hook photograph shows a turned-down closed eye, deep rounded bend, long tapered point, short rearward barb, and silver-gray finish P. Eye type and lateral offset cannot be determined from this view.
| Feature | Recorded | Evidence |
|---|---|---|
| Eye | Ball Eye, Turned DownShow noteHide noteTurned-down, closed eye P. The side view does not resolve a tapered eye versus a conventional ring or ball eye. | OBS-1SRC-6 |
| Wire | Standard, Forged, est. 0.65 mm (E; grid-derived, unvalidated) | MEA-5 |
| Shank | Standard — Plain | |
| Bend | Kirby (offset), Standard gapShow noteHide noteMustad names 3408BD O'Shaughnessy V; silhouette comparison places this specimen's bend geometry nearest Kirby (CMP-2). | CMP-2SRC-3CMP-2 compared with 41 catalogued hooks classified Kirby (offset) |
| Point | SuperiorShow noteHide noteSingle short barb on the inner face, swept rearward and intact P. | OBS-4 |
| Finish | stated on packagingShow noteHide noteMustad documents a Duratin finish V. The photograph alone cannot distinguish that coating from nickel or another silver-gray finish P. | SRC-7OBS-6 |
| Construction | Forged | IMG-2OBS-4 |
Mustad documents 3408BD as an O’Shaughnessy hook with forged construction, a turned-down eye, and Duratin finish V. The photographed size 2 specimen has a deep rounded bend, a long tapered point, and a short rearward barb P.
Silhouette comparison classifies its shank proportion and wire thickness as standard, while its bend geometry falls nearest the site’s Kirby category. The exact eye type, point style, and lateral offset remain unresolved.
| Size | Overall length | Shank length | Gap width | Bend depth | Wire diameter | Weight | Shank:gap |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2Specimen S1 | 29 mm VcaliperMEA-1 | 17.8 mm PcaliperMEA-3 | 10.2 mm VcaliperMEA-2 Check: The evidence record measured 10.2 mm (MEA-2). | 12.1 mm E PcaliperMEA-4 | 1.05 mm E PcaliperMEA-5 Check: The evidence record measured 0.65 mm (MEA-5). | — | ~1.7-1.8 : 1 |
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This record documents one specimen. It describes that specimen only, not every example of the model.
The carton is assigned certainly to S1. The loose hook photograph is assigned to S1 with probable confidence.
O. MUSTAD AND SON AUBURN, NY 13021 3408BD SIZE 2 PACK CODE 12 NO.OF PACKS NO.OF HOOKS 1000 342364 0 23534 05746 3
Best Selling Hook Brand #1 SINCE 1877
OF NORWAY
O. MUSTAD AND SON AUBURN, NY 13021 3408BD SIZE 2 PACK CODE 12 NO.OF PACKS NO.OF HOOKS 1000 342364 0 23534 05746 3
Hook intact with complete eye, point, and barb. Dark mottling, scratches or pitting, and plating wear are visible, especially around the bend and lower shank P.
In Mustad’s 2015/2016 catalog, old reference 3408BD appears with a Bluefish Rig and is identified as an O’Shaughnessy hook V. The rig description calls it forged, 1X long shank, turned-down eye, and Duratin finish, and lists sizes 6/0 through 2/0 V.
The documented source identifies 3408BD as an O’Shaughnessy pattern but does not establish a predecessor, successor, or relationship to other Mustad model numbers.
The carton carries a UPC-A barcode P. GS1 records the first commercial UPC scan in 1974 and expansion of traditional barcodes to wholesale multi-packs, cases, and cartons in 1983 V. The evidence does not establish a narrower production date for this carton.
Mustad’s 2015/2016 catalog identifies old reference 3408BD in a Bluefish Rig V. No other application is documented by the available source.
No sourced model-level scarcity count, appearance frequency, or collector-demand evidence is available for 3408BD. Collector scarcity remains undetermined from the documented evidence.
The available market evidence consists of one active $119 Buy It Now listing for a 1,000-hook lot V. No verified sold observations are documented, and no sourced surviving-example count or appearance frequency is available for the model.
Insufficient recorded sales data to estimate a reliable value.
0 sold observations recorded; 2 are needed, with the basis and date of the range, before a value is shown. Asking prices are shown as asking prices only.
No sold-price range is established. One active eBay Buy It Now listing asked $119.00 V; asking prices do not count as sold observations.
| Listing | Price | Date | Condition |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1000 Mustad 3408-B O'Shaugnessy Forged Duratin hooks turned down eye | From $119 asking | live listing | New |
| Mustad 3408B-DT O'Shaughnessy Hook (size:7/0,qty:55pcs) Turned Down Eye | From $15.99 asking | live listing | New other (see details) |
An active eBay listing for 1,000 Mustad 3408-B/3408BD hooks was documented in June 2026 V.
Source: Photographed carton label; Mustad - Americas Catalog - 2016; GS1 Historical Timeline
The adhesive carton label reads O. MUSTAD AND SON, AUBURN, NY 13021, 3408BD, SIZE 2, PACK CODE 12, and NO.OF HOOKS 1000. The separate number 342364 appears below the quantity, while the UPC-A barcode reads 0 23534 05746 3 P. Mustad’s old pack-code table defines code 12 as ‘Bulk of 1000’ V.
The barcode supports only a broad dating floor. GS1 records the first commercial UPC scan in 1974 and wider use of traditional barcodes on wholesale multi-packs, cases, and cartons in 1983 V. No dated Mustad packaging source here establishes a narrower carton date.
| Hook | Match | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Mustad 3407 O'Shaughnessy | Excellent | Same forged O'Shaughnessy pattern; differs by eye type (3407 = ringed/straight eye vs 3408 = turned-down eye), not wire gauge. Closest in-house counterpart. |
| Gamakatsu SL12S | Very good | Heavy saltwater hook, hollow point, similar bend geometry |
| Tiemco 800S | Good | Forged streamer hook, slightly finer wire; different eye type |
| Silhouette | Hook Model | Match | Analysis | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 | 3138 ST No. 6/0 — Mustad-Best Kirby Hooks | 74% | Compare | |
 | 198 No. 2 — Samuel Allcock 198 Flatted Eye | 70% | Compare | |
 | 3135 No. (unspecified) — 3135 Best Kirby Hooks | 68% | Compare | |
 | 3138 No. 9/0 — 3138 Best Kirby Hook | 68% | Compare | |
 | 31604 — Kirby Hooks | 67% | Compare |
Entry last updated June 9, 2026. Entries are updated as new specimens, measurements, or documents come to light.
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