Category AI Visibility Report
Fishing Hooks AI Visibility Report 2026: Top Brands & Buyer Topics in AI Search
Data updated 2026-08-27 · 30-day window · ChatGPT · Google AI Mode · Google AI Overviews
≈1,585
Est. AI queries / month
12
Buyer topics monitored
10
Brands on the AI shelf
Key insights
- Over the last 30 days, GEOly monitored 12 buyer topics in Fishing Hooks across ChatGPT, Google AI Mode, Google AI Overviews — an estimated 1,585 AI queries per month.
- Gamakatsu leads the AI shelf with 30.4% of brand mentions, followed by Mustad (24%) and VMC (8.3%). The top three hold 62.7% combined — a concentrated shelf where challengers need a differentiated topic wedge.
- The highest-demand topic is “Treble fishing hooks” (top keyword “barbless treble fishing hooks”, ~320 searches/mo).
- AI answers lean on reddit.com most (27.3% of citations) — earning presence on these sources is the shortest path to being recommended.
Brands AI recommends most
Share of brand mentions across AI answers in the last 30 days (Share of Model).
| # | Brand | AI mentions | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Gamakatsu | 961 | 30.4% |
| 2 | Mustad | 757 | 24% |
| 3 | VMC | 261 | 8.3% |
| 4 | BKK | 255 | 8.1% |
| 5 | Eagle Claw | 192 | 6.1% |
| 6 | Korda Kamakura | 134 | 4.2% |
| 7 | Eagle Claw Lazer Sharp | 63 | 2% |
| 8 | Trokar | 62 | 2% |
| 9 | Berkley | 43 | 1.4% |
| 10 | Owner Hooks | 37 | 1.2% |
What shoppers ask AI
Buyer topics monitored in this category, with estimated monthly AI queries and the top Google keyword behind each topic.
| Topic | Est. AI queries / mo | Top keyword | Search volume / mo |
|---|---|---|---|
| Treble fishing hooks | ≈532 | barbless treble fishing hooks | 320 |
| Fishing hooks for carp | ≈529 | fishing hooks carp | 720 |
| Barbless fishing hooks | ≈524 | barbless hooks fly fishing | 170 |
| Bait fishing hooks | — | slow death fishing hooks | 590 |
| Weighted fishing hooks | — | weighted hooks for fishing | 720 |
| Small fishing hooks | — | smallest fishing hooks | 880 |
| Fishing hooks for bass | — | best fishing hooks for bass | 880 |
| J fishing hooks | — | siwash fishing hooks | 720 |
| Double fishing hooks | — | double fishing hooks | 390 |
| Circle fishing hooks | — | circle fishing hooks | 880 |
| Fishing hooks for saltwater | — | fishing hooks for saltwater | 390 |
| Fishing hooks for worms | — | fishing hooks for worms | 480 |
Sources AI cites in this category
Root domains AI engines cited most when answering category queries in the last 30 days.
| Domain | Citations | Share |
|---|---|---|
| reddit.com | 148 | 27.3% |
| gamakatsu.com | 77 | 14.2% |
| mustad-fishing.com | 63 | 11.6% |
| kordatackle.com | 41 | 7.6% |
| bassmaster.com | 26 | 4.8% |
| battlbox.com | 22 | 4.1% |
| wired2fish.com | 18 | 3.3% |
| tacklewarehouse.com | 15 | 2.8% |
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FAQ
Which brands do AI assistants recommend most for fishing hooks?
Over the last 30 days the top brands by AI mention share are: Gamakatsu (30.4%), Mustad (24%), VMC (8.3%), BKK (8.1%), Eagle Claw (6.1%). Data from GEOly's continuous monitoring across ChatGPT, Google AI Mode, Google AI Overviews.
How many people ask AI about fishing hooks?
GEOly estimates ~1,585 AI queries per month in this category across 12 buyer topics, led by “Treble fishing hooks”.
Which sources do AI engines cite for fishing hooks?
The most-cited domains are: reddit.com, gamakatsu.com, mustad-fishing.com, kordatackle.com, bassmaster.com. Building brand presence on these sources is the most direct way to win AI recommendations.
Methodology
GEOly continuously runs category buyer prompts across ChatGPT, Google AI Mode, Google AI Overviews and records which brands are mentioned and which sources are cited. Figures aggregate a 30-day window; AI query volumes are modeled estimates from keyword demand and AI-adoption share. Data: GEOly MCP Server, updated 2026-08-27.
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