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Maruto – Japanese Hook Manufacturing Excellence Since 1892
Maruto is one of the oldest and most respected hook manufacturers in the world. Founded in 1892 by Tomitaro Dohi in Japan, Maruto played a pioneering role in the industrialisation of hook manufacturing: in 1910, the company developed the world's first industrial hook-making machine, laying the foundations for a production process that would revolutionise both sport and commercial fishing. Distributed in France by Flashmer, Maruto is the absolute reference for hook quality.
The hook is the most critical element of any fishing rig. Too brittle and it snaps under pressure; too stiff and it straightens, releasing the fish; poorly sharpened and it misses the decisive strike. At Maruto, every hook is manufactured from carefully selected high-quality steel, then heat-treated to achieve the ideal balance between hardness and flexibility. The point, machined with extreme precision, guarantees instant and reliable penetration on every strike.
The Maruto range covers an extraordinarily broad spectrum of hook styles and sizes, meeting the needs of every fishing discipline: sea fishing, freshwater fishing, fly fishing, big game, and specialised Asian techniques. This versatility, combined with consistent quality, explains why Maruto has become the preferred choice of the world's most demanding anglers.
Maruto Key Strengths
- Founded in 1892: over 130 years of expertise in quality hook manufacturing.
- Tomitaro Dohi and the first industrial machine of 1910: pioneers of the industrialisation of fishing hook production.
- High-quality Japanese steel: rigorous material selection for a perfect balance of hardness and flexibility.
- Complete range: hooks for every discipline, from sea fishing and big game to fly fishing and Asian techniques.
- Flashmer distribution: available in France through the authorised Flashmer dealer network.
Choosing a Maruto hook means choosing the fruit of over a century of Japanese expertise. When the fish of a lifetime takes your hook, trust Maruto not to let you down. Available at authorised Flashmer dealers throughout France.
