1. They’re sharpened by the guy who practically invented it… Yep, the man largely credited for bringing the science of hook sharpening to the masses (in these pages, of course!), Jason Hayward is the talent concerned here. This man has sharpened more hooks, to a higher level than anyone alive. So, by securing Jason’s services, Gardner has executed something of a coup here!
2. The patterns are something special too! All of Jason’s skill couldn’t elevate a crappy pattern to the levels needed by elite anglers, so it’s just as well that we’re talking about three of the highly regarded Gardner Covert range here. The hand-sharpened patterns comprise the legendary Covert Dark Mugga, Mugga Continental and Chod varieties, so whatever your preference, you’ll find it covered within the sharpened range.
3. They come with protection Once Jason has sharpened a hook, they each get a little rubber cap on the point to protect it in transit, ensuring that you get proper value for money, with no duds in the pack!
4. Somehow, they’re not that dear! Our first concern was that most would baulk at the price, after all you’re paying for Jason’s work on top of a premium hook. Then we found out that it was only £7.99 per pack. Our next thought was, ‘How the heck have they managed that?’ Whatever the mechanism, Gardner and Hayward collaborations are affordable and they might just be the biggest edge of 2018.
5. You’ll have the utmost confidence now… Buying a pack of these is a one-way ticket to confidence central. You’re using awesome patterns, with the best cryptic coatings, sharpened by one of the finest anglers that the UK has produced (although he won’t shout about it!). Use with total assuredness. Ace!
