Is the new Covert Dark Chod hook the ultimate chod and hinged stiff rig hook? Well if they weren’t before the Covert Dark treatment they certainly are now!
Why? We have implemented totally re-profiled hook points; making them longer, with an amazing refined tapered shape and even sharper than ever before. Realistically, just on its own this one change elevates the Chod pattern to a whole new level, but that’s not all we have done…

We have changed the protective plating to a single layer matt black electroplated finish that ensures the hook points stays amazingly sharp. Finally, we have incorporated micro barbs on all of our patterns so that they can now be used at a wider range of commercial fisheries. This also has the benefit of maintaining the hook’s strength as the micro barb reduces the amount of wire carved out to create the barb. Chod Hooks need to be strong to cope with big hard fighting carp and that’s exactly what they are!

The pattern features a wide gape, non reversed bend and medium length shank, with a 15 degree out-turned eye that ensures that materials like Trip Wire and fluorocarbons exit the inside of the eye at the optimum angle (doesn’t close up the gape), encouraging the hook to turn aggressively with a whipping style Knotless, Snell and Domhoff knot.

The medium length shank and long tapered point are angled slightly in-turned towards one another, which is a critical attribute, as it provides the strongest possible hook holds as this aids penetration and a firm hook hold will inevitably mean more fish hooked are landed.

Gardner Covert Dark Chod hooks feature:

COVERT DARK matt finish.
Longer, sharper chemically etched straight point.
Medium shank and 15 degree out-turned.
Micro Barb.
Manufactured from Extra strong forged, double tempered high carbon steel wire for strength.
Available in sizes 4, 5, 6 and 8 in Barbed or Barbless.
Size Barbed Barbless
4 Barbed Barbless
5 Barbed Barbless
6 Barbed Barbless
8 Barbed Barbless

If you order an item and it isn’t what you expected then we’ll happily take most products back (within 14 days from date of receipt) as long as it is in unused, as new condition and in its original packaging. Non faulty goods returned may be subject to a 20% handling charge of the cost of goods purchased.

Any non-faulty items which are returned outside of 14 days from the date of receipt may be subject to a 25% restocking charge which will be deducted from the final refund.

Please note that ALL non-faulty items must be returned in saleable condition and in all original packaging otherwise a larger restocking figure may be applied as we will be unable to resell the item as new or at anything near its true value.

For some items, such as made-to-order, special ordered items or personal use or hygiene products unfortunately we are unable to take the products back. Additionally, cancellations of special order / made to order items may incur a restocking fee. If you have any queries, then please call us to ask for further details.

The Customer shall comply with the ATG Fishing returns procedure as defined below. ATG Fishing will not accept any returned goods should the returns procedure not be followed.

The Customer must contact ATG Fishing by either telephone or by e-mail to obtain a returns authorisation. A returns code will be issued and must be referred to in all correspondence. This number must also be clearly marked on any returned packages. The customer is responsible for returning the goods with 14 days of receiving the item.

In cases where the faulty or damaged goods are rejected within 14 days, the Customer is entitled to a replacement, alternative goods or a refund. The faulty or damaged product must be returned to the location specified by ATG Fishing before the refund or replacement can be issued.

All refunds will be issued within 14 working days of an order being cancelled or items returned.

ATG Fishing accepts no responsibility over returns shipping costs for rejected items unless they are faulty in which case ATG Fishing will cover the normal cost of returning the goods via tracked post or courier but will not cover the cost of express, next day, Saturday, am, special or any other form of expedited delivery.