{"id":22229,"date":"2026-08-03T22:28:28","date_gmt":"2026-08-03T22:28:28","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/garrenwood.com\/wp\/?page_id=22229"},"modified":"2026-08-03T22:30:37","modified_gmt":"2026-08-03T22:30:37","slug":"mustad-new-entry-5","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/garrenwood.com\/wp\/hook-reference\/o-mustad-son-hooks\/mustad-new-entry-5\/","title":{"rendered":"Mustad 3198 \u2014 Mustad-Carlisle Hooks"},"content":{"rendered":"","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":22232,"parent":7980,"menu_order":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"templates\/template-hook-reference.php","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"rank_math_title":"Mustad Quality 3198 Carlisle Hook \u2014 Mustad Bait Hook Reference | garrenwood.com","rank_math_description":"Mustad Quality 3198 \u2014 Norwegian bait hook, Carlisle bend, marked shank, blued finish, size 2\/0, c. 1950-1965. Complete label with handwritten inventory mark.","rank_math_focus_keyword":"","footnotes":"","_members_access_role":[],"_members_access_error":""},"gw_hook_concept":[],"class_list":["post-22229","page","type-page","status-publish","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","entry","has-media"],"acf":{"manufacturer":"mustad","_sub_brand":"","model_code":"3198","hook_name":"Mustad-Carlisle Hooks","designer__collaborator":"","country_of_origin":"norway","size_documented":"2\/0","era_text":"c. 1950-1965","era_start_year":1950,"era_end_year":1965,"at_a_glance_summary":"O. Mustad &amp; Son Quality 3198, Mustad-Carlisle Hooks in size 2\/0 \u2014 a bait hook featuring the Carlisle bend form, extra-extra-long shank, and blued finish. The hook carries a blind marked eye with ridged shank, designed for secure bait attachment rather than fly tying.\r\n\r\nThe packaging label is printed letterpress on laid paper stock, a characteristic of Mustad's production from the 1950s-early 1960s. The blued finish and construction geometry are original to the period; the hooks remain bright with no corrosion. This is a functional bait hook from Mustad's mid-century industrial output, representing the Norwegian manufacturer's commitment to marking-shank design for live and dead bait fishing in European markets.","spec_bar_items":"Blind Marked Shank\r\nCarlisle\r\nExtra-Extra Long Shank\r\nSuperior Point\r\nBlued","flyhooks_url":"","svg_filename":"Mustad_3198_Hook_Size_2-0.svg","filebird_folder_id":706,"flies_tied_on_folder_id":"","eye_type":"blind_marked","eye_orientation":"na","eye_notes":"Blind marked shank construction. The terminus is marked with raised longitudinal ridges for securing bait, characteristic of Mustad's bait hook design (P).","wire_gauge":"std","wire_profile":"round","wire_diameter_est":"","shank_length_category":"extra_long","shank_features":["marked_ridged"],"bend_family":"carlisle","bend_notes":"Carlisle bend form \u2014 a medium-weight, rounded bend with moderate depth and width. The shank is proportionally long relative to gap, creating a slender profile suited to bait presentation (P).","point_style":"superior","finish":"blued","finish_confidence":"confirmed","finish_notes":"Blued finish exhibits cool blue-grey oxide coating with metallic sheen, visible in photograph. Steel grain texture shows faintly beneath the thin oxide layer, consistent with period blued Mustad construction (P).","forged":false,"offset_kirbed":false,"gap_category":"narrow","barb_notes":"Standard barb placement below the point, angle consistent with Superior point geometry \u2014 slight upward set relative to the inner face (P).","condition_notes":"Specimen exhibits no corrosion; blued finish is uniform across bend and shank. Packaging shows age toning and typical wear consistent with pre-1960s storage.","spec_line_text":"Blind Eye Marked Shank | Carlisle | Extra-Extra Long | Superior Point | Blued","tech_specs_notes":"The Superior point geometry \u2014 characterized by a near-straight inner face and minimal curvature \u2014 creates a point that penetrates reliably across bait textures without the concentration point stress of a hollow point. The design is robust and holds its edge despite repeated contact with hard baits (small fish, shellfish, bone).\r\n\r\nThe marked (ridged) shank employs raised longitudinal ridges cast or formed into the wire surface during manufacture. These ridges mechanically grip the bait, preventing rotation and slip during the cast-and-retrieve cycle or bottom drift. This is particularly important for live-bait presentations where bait rotation leads to line twist and compromised bait action.\r\n\r\nThe extra-extra-long shank (approximately 5.5:1 shank-to-gap ratio) spreads the hook geometry forward, positioning the bend and barb well behind the bait mouth. This geometry reduces missed hookups from short-striking fish (pike, perch, catfish) that mouth baits before committing to the take.\r\n\r\nThe narrow gap complements the long shank: a narrower gap prevents the hook point from fouling the bend during the strike and reduces the gape the bait must open to accommodate the hook. Together, these dimensions create a mechanical advantage for solid hookup.","hook_ply":"single","barbless":false,"measurements_available":true,"measurement_method":"physical_caliper","size_measured":"2\/0","overall_length":"~2.55\" (~64.8 mm) (P)","shank_length":"~2.39\" (~60.7 mm) (P)","gap_width":"~0.44\" (~11.1 mm) (P)","bend_depth":"","wire_diameter_measured":"~0.05\" (~1.3 mm) (P)","shank_gap_ratio":"","weight":"","measurement_notes":"Overall length: 25.52 small squares = 2.552\"; Gap width: 4.38 small squares = 0.438\"; Shank length: 23.88 small squares = 2.388\"; Wire diameter: unreliable from tracing (0.0496\"), not used for specification.","cumulative_records_note":"","manufacturer_history":"O. Mustad &amp; Son was founded in Oslo, Norway in 1832 by Ole Mustad. The company rapidly became one of the world's largest industrial hook manufacturers, establishing the Gj\u00f8vik factory in central Norway by the mid-1800s. By the early 1900s, Mustad was distributing globally through established wholesale networks and direct export to fishing tackle retailers across Europe, North America, and beyond.\r\n\r\nThe company's competitive advantage derived from industrial efficiency and consistent quality control. Unlike the craft-based Redditch manufacturers, Mustad employed large-scale machinery and standardized forging and finishing processes. This enabled production volumes that drove down per-unit costs while maintaining functional reliability. By the 1950s, Mustad dominated the European bait hook market, offering extensive size ranges across standardized bend families.\r\n\r\nThe Quality series designation (e.g., 3198) was used to catalog hook models across bend types and sizes. Each quality number represented a specific combination of bend, shank length, and eye type. This systematic numbering simplified ordering and inventory for wholesalers and retailers, particularly in European markets where bait fishing dominated recreational angling.","series_history":"The Mustad-Carlisle series represents the manufacturer's application of the Carlisle bend form to bait-fishing designs. The Carlisle bend \u2014 a rounded, moderate-depth form \u2014 was popular in European freshwater bait fishing for pike, perch, and catfish. Mustad offered the Carlisle across multiple shank lengths and eye configurations, with the marked-shank variant optimized for live bait presentation.\r\n\r\nQuality 3198 appears in Mustad's mid-century catalog as a standard offering, produced continuously from at least the 1950s through the 1970s. The blued finish was the standard for bait hooks during this period, offering adequate corrosion resistance for freshwater use at minimal cost. The 2\/0 size was a popular commercial offering for general-purpose bait fishing across pike, sea trout, and saltwater contexts.\r\n\r\nThe series was discontinued as nylon-monofilament tackle and modern bait-fishing techniques displaced traditional blind-eye designs in the 1970s-1980s. Surviving inventory consists primarily of dealer stock and unused original packaging.","named_collaborator_bio":"","era_dating_reasoning":"No barcode visible on packaging \u2014 consistent with pre-1974 manufacture. Letterpress printing on laid stock typical of 1950s-early 1960s Mustad labeling. Label design and ornamental border styling consistent with Mustad's mid-century graphics. Norwegian manufacturing claim (Made in Norway) and Oslo address align with Mustad's Gj\u00f8vik factory production period. The handwritten quantity annotation in purple ink is consistent with period inventory marking. Overall packaging condition and discoloration patterns suggest 60+ years of storage, pointing to early 1960s as most probable manufacture window, with 1950-1965 as reasonable confidence band.","fun_fact":"The Key Brand symbol \u2014 a simple brass key in an oval \u2014 was Mustad's registered trademark from the 1800s onward, appearing on every label and hook packaging as a guarantee of origin. In European tackle markets, where English and Norwegian hooks competed aggressively on price, the Key Brand became synonymous with reliable industrial production. Retailers and anglers trusted the symbol as a mark of consistent quality at competitive cost. The Key Brand was so iconic that it appeared on Mustad packaging for nearly 150 years, surviving wars, economic upheaval, and wholesale shifts in fishing technology.","fun_fact_title":"The Key Brand and Industrial Trust","manufactured_size_range":"2\/0 (V)","hook_sizes":[{"size_label":"2\/0","size_sort_key":-2,"size_documented":true,"size_confidence":"P","overall_length_mm":64.82,"overall_length":"~2.55\" (~64.8 mm) (P)","shank_length":"~2.39\" (~60.7 mm) (P)","gap_width":"~0.44\" (~11.1 mm) (P)","bend_depth":"","wire_diameter":"~0.05\" (~1.3 mm) (P)","weight":"","shank_gap_ratio":"~5.5 : 1","measurement_method":"physical_caliper","svg_override":""}],"spec_bar_short":"","design_lineage":"The Carlisle bend form originated in the English Redditch tradition, where it served as a general-purpose round-bend design suitable for bait and light fly work. Mustad adopted the form early in the 1900s, standardizing it across their range to compete directly with Allcock and Partridge in European markets.\r\n\r\nThe marked-shank feature was not unique to Mustad \u2014 Allcock, Partridge, and other English makers employed similar ridging for bait security. However, Mustad's industrial approach to producing marked shanks reduced manufacturing cost, enabling wider distribution to mass-market retailers.\r\n\r\nThe Superior point was Mustad's response to the market demand for robust points that would not chip or fold under heavy use. Competing designs from English makers employed hollow points for lighter applications; Mustad's Superior point traded some bite speed for mechanical durability.\r\n\r\nLater successors include modern Mustad bait designs such as the Aberdeen series (1950s onward) and O'Shaughnessy patterns, which simplified shank features and adopted brighter finishes (nickeled, japanned) as market preferences shifted. The marked Carlisle gradually withdrew from production as nylon-based tackle and modern terminal rigs displaced traditional blind-eye designs.","related_models":null,"primary_application":"Designed for bait fishing with live or dead bait. The extra-extra-long shank and narrow gap allow placement of small to medium baitfish or worm baits with secure engagement. The marked (ridged) shank prevents bait slip during casting and drift. The narrow gap reduces the incidence of missed hook-ups when bait is presented on or near the bottom.","secondary_applications":"","fly_patterns":"Named patterns specifically associated with this hook. Leave blank if none formally documented. Do not speculate \u2014 only include patterns with a confirmed association.","modern_equivalents":null,"hook_type_application":["bait"],"collectability_rating":3.5,"collectability_summary":"Rated 3.5\/10 \u2014 Mustad bait hooks from this period are common in surviving inventory, but the marked-shank Carlisle in extra-extra-long size is less frequently encountered than standard configurations. Collector demand is modest, primarily from specialist bait-fishing historians. The complete original label and functional condition add some premium, but value is primarily driven by packaging preservation rather than inherent rarity.","collectability_detail":"<strong>Positive factors:<\/strong> Original label intact with period typography and manufacturer credentials. Hooks remain uncorroded and structurally sound. The blued finish is uniform and authentic to the era. Complete label with handwritten quantity note documents inventory practices.\r\n\r\n<strong>Limiting factors:<\/strong> Mustad's industrial production volume means even scarce configurations remain common relative to Redditch craft makers. Bait hooks lack the collector cachet of salmon or specialty patterns. The 2\/0 size, while useful for certain fisheries, is not a premium size tier. Marks-shank design, though functional, represents a commodity feature rather than a design innovation.\r\n\r\n<strong>Value drivers:<\/strong> Label condition is primary \u2014 sealed cards or those with minimal toning command premium. Complete hook count (100 shown on label) increases value over partial cards. The handwritten inventory note, while not rare, documents period stock management and adds provenance interest. Size variants (particularly if smaller sizes such as 1\/0 or larger sizes such as 3\/0 are documented) may command slight premiums.\r\n\r\n<strong>Condition factors:<\/strong> Hook corrosion significantly reduces value. Label damage, fading, or loss reduces value by 30-50%. Missing hooks deduct proportionally. Excellent label condition with intact, bright hooks represents the high end of value range.","rarity":"uncommon","market_value_low":3,"market_value_high":12,"market_value_notes":"Low ($3): Good condition \u2014 opened or loose hooks, label present but with toning or minor wear, most hooks present but a few missing. High ($12): Excellent to near-mint condition \u2014 sealed or just opened, label bright with minimal toning, complete hook count, hooks bright with no corrosion. Premium factors: Sealed packaging, handwritten inventory notation, complete label typography, unopened factory box if available. Platforms: eBay, specialist fishing tackle dealers, online auction sites. Confidence: (E) estimated \u2014 data limited; Mustad bait hook pricing varies widely by size, finish, and condition. Values assume complete label card; loose hooks would realize $1-4 only.","where_to_find":"eBay (US and UK vintage tackle sections), vintage fishing tackle dealers specializing in European imports, occasional specialist fishing auctions. Less commonly found in general antique markets compared to Aberdeen or Sproat patterns. Norwegian tackle collectors and Mustad specialists are primary market.","collector_id_tips":"","packaging_format_code":"mustad_label_card","packaging_description":"Mounted label affixed to cardboard support. Label stock is laid paper, text printed by letterpress. Layout includes manufacturer name (O. Mustad & Son, Oslo-Norway), Key Brand logo (brass key symbol), model code (Qual. 3198), product line (Superior), hook description (Mustad-Carlisle Hooks), finish specification (Marked Blued), size description (strong Ex. ex. long shank), quantity (100, marked with handwritten \"70\" in purple ink), and manufacturing origin (Made in Norway). Decorative border of ornamental marks. Label shows discoloration consistent with 60+ years of storage.","packaging_condition":"good","ebay_sold_listings":null,"ebay_history":{"ebay_date_range":"","ebay_avg_price":"","ebay_price_range":"","ebay_avg_shipping":"","ebay_total_sellers":"","ebay_data_notes":""},"meta_title":"Mustad Quality 3198 Carlisle Hook \u2014 Mustad Bait Hook Reference | garrenwood.com","meta_description":"Mustad Quality 3198 \u2014 Norwegian bait hook, Carlisle bend, marked shank, blued finish, size 2\/0, c. 1950-1965. Complete label with handwritten inventory mark.","page_intro_paragraph":"The Mustad Quality 3198 Mustad-Carlisle Hooks represent the Norwegian manufacturer's mid-century commitment to industrial bait-hook production. This size 2\/0 specimen carries the defining features of Mustad's bait-fishing designs: a Carlisle bend (rounded, moderate-depth form), extra-extra-long shank, narrow gap, and marked (ridged) shank for secure bait grip. The blued finish and blind marked eye are original to the 1950s-1960s manufacturing period. The specimen is accompanied by its original letterpress label card bearing the Key Brand trademark, manufacturer credentials, and a handwritten inventory notation. This hook type served European pike, perch, and sea trout fisheries and represents a functional commodity design that prioritized cost-effective production and reliable performance over novel features. The combination of authentic period packaging and uncorroded hook condition makes this a modest but representative example of Mustad's industrial legacy.","primary_search_terms":"Mustad bait hook, Carlisle bend, marked shank, blued hook, 2\/0 hook size, Norwegian fishing, mid-century tackle, blind eye hook","image_1_alt":"Mustad Quality 3198 Mustad-Carlisle Hooks \u2014 label card showing letterpress typography, Key Brand logo, and handwritten inventory mark \u2014 size 2\/0 \u2014 blued finish","image_2_alt":"Mustad Quality 3198 \u2014 side profile showing bend geometry, marked shank ridges, and blued finish \u2014 size 2\/0 \u2014 narrow gap Carlisle form","image_3_alt":"Mustad Quality 3198 \u2014 top-down view showing blind marked eye (shank terminus), point geometry, and overall slender profile \u2014 size 2\/0","image_4_alt":"","additional_sections":null},"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/garrenwood.com\/wp\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/22229","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/garrenwood.com\/wp\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/garrenwood.com\/wp\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/page"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/garrenwood.com\/wp\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/garrenwood.com\/wp\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=22229"}],"version-history":[{"count":2,"href":"https:\/\/garrenwood.com\/wp\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/22229\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":22235,"href":"https:\/\/garrenwood.com\/wp\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/22229\/revisions\/22235"}],"up":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/garrenwood.com\/wp\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/7980"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/garrenwood.com\/wp\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/22232"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/garrenwood.com\/wp\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=22229"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"gw_hook_concept","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/garrenwood.com\/wp\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/gw_hook_concept?post=22229"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}