Your Expert in Hooks
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Since 1796, the family firm of Viellard Migeon et Cie, located on the borders of Switzerland and
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Alsace, has maintained a tradition of manufacturing the highest quality steel products. Over 90 years ago they began to
VMC Technology
manufacture fish hooks‌ each hook being individually hand crafted. Today, modern VMC craftsmen, working totally automated equip-
Single Hooks: Hi-Performance Points Spark Point
Fastgrip
Needle Cone
ment, using advanced techniques and state-of-the-art engineering principles, produce millions of quality crafted fish hooks per day.
Single Hooks: Cone Cut Point
All VMC hooks are made from the finest steels, given an exclusive tempering process and unsurpassed
Single Hooks: Cut Point
sharpness for clean penetration and immediate hook-up. VMC Peche is a member of the Rapala VMC Group of companies.
Treble Hooks
Double Hooks les association internationale d'entreprises familiales et bicentenaires Two hundred year old enterprises and families International Association
Big Game & Commercial Sea Hooks
VMC International Master Catalogue This catalogue features the entire range of ďŹ shing hooks manufactured by the VMC factory. Please refer to the price list issued in your geographic region for the exact selection of hooks commercially available as standard on your market.
Your Expert in Hooks
Should you be interested in items in this catalogue that are not featured in your region’s price list, these hooks may be available subject to MOQs. Please feel free to enquire to your regular supplier.
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SparkPoint The VMC Sparkpoint offers the very latest in point technology, developed exclusively by VMC for ultimate performance hooks. A point hardened by forming, followed by chemical sharpening is the recipe for permanent hook sharpness. Front and back reinforcement ribs guarantee the point’s rigidity. Energy channels increase the speed of penetration and the point’s driving force upon striking. VMC Sparkpoint is now available on an extended range of single and treble hooks, including the lethal TROPIC treble for tropical fishing: ref. 7560.
FastgripTM Point The VMC Fastgrip point, with its three micro-barbs, ensures that hook setting is instant with only 1/3 of the pressure of a regular hook. Whilst the upper micro-barb guaranW tees tee swift hook-bite, the two lower micro-barbs prevent the fish from slipping cro off, even when the line is slack. The Fastgrip point also reduces damage comp co mp compared to a regular barbed hook. It lessens less It bleeding and prevents wounding cat and release fishing practices are so catch signifi ifica ca significantly improved.
VMC Exclusive Technology VMC is the creator of many exclusive innovations in hook design and manufacturing processes. With almost a century’s experience in hook manufacturing, VMC continues to build on its expertise to lead the way in hook innovation and performance.
Scorpic Design (USA SureSet) Trebles with a sting in the tail! Scorpic is the award-winning treble hook design from VMC which combines a wide-gap single hook with a double hook for maximum scope in attack and hooking rate. The eye of the Scorpic Treble has been rotated in line with the largest branch to provide lures with perfect balance and exceptional swimming action, even at high speeds. 4
Barbarian Shape The unique design of the technical locking curve allows a maximum transfer of energy towards the point while setting the hook. This results in a faster and more effortless penetration of the point and up to 25% improved hooking rate. The hook’s V shape locks the fish close to the shank, applying less pressure on the point. This prevents big fish from opening the hook and self-releasing. Tests have proven that the unique geometry of the VMC Barbarian shape increases a hook’s resistance to opening.
PermasteelTM (PS) coating The original anti-corrosion coating by excellence, exclusive to VMC. The Permasteel secret formula creates a 100% protective shield for even the most vulnerable areas of the hook, whilst maintaining ultimate point sharpness. VMC Permasteel prevents signs of corrosion in saltwater for over 1000 hours.
VanadiumTM Steel VMC Vanadium hooks owe their success to their lightness allied with their incredible resistance : up to 25% increased strength. Vanadium is much lighter than regular high carbon steel, a great advantage when assembling the hook on a lure or fishing with live bait. You can also afford to have a thinner wire diameter without compromising on resistance. VMC Vanadium steel is perfect for any finesse style hooks that require instant penetration.
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NEEDLE EYE
FASTGRIP FAULTLESS CURVED IN POINT
KNOBBED OUTSIDE STRAIGHT
NOTCHED MICRO KIRBED FLATTED SPADE BARBLESS REVERSED
FORGED
RINGED
ends
points
barbs 6
bend
REGULAR
STANDARD
VMC Expert Tip
Which coating shall I use on my hooks?
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Sparkpoint the ultimate performance hook The very latest in point technology developed exclusively by VMC. A point hardened by forming, followed by chemical sharpening ensures permanent hook sharpness. Front and back reinforcement ribs guarantee the point’s rigidity. Energy channels increase the speed of penetration and optimise the point’s driving force upon striking.
Fastgrip irrestible from every point of view The first point with 3 micro-barbs. The upper barb, placed close to the point, guarantees swift hook bite at the slightest solicitation. Two lower microbarbs prevent the fish slipping off, even when the line is slack. As there is no tearing of the flesh, the removal of a Fastgrip hook leaves no wound. Fish can consequently be returned to the water undamaged.
Fastgrip
Fastgrip’s penetration power is 15% superior to that of an ordinary point.
Needle Cone incredibly stronger Ordinary hook points are formed by a grinding process which breaks the fibres of the steel, thereby weakening the point. Needle Cone technology, in contrast, gathers the fibres and squeezes them towards the center, thereby strengthening the hook tip. With its consitent strength and superior sharpness, the resulting steel point’s molecular integrity is preserved; all the weakness inherent in other mechanical or chemical honing processes are limited.
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PERFECTION ultra light, long shank
PERFECTION fine light, average opening
7001
7002 le eed co
18
20
22
24
26
PERFECTION super match
16
18
20
n
n
14
12
14
18
16
20
BN - black nickel
12
n
le eed co
ne
14
10
7017 New!
le eed co
18
16
ROUND flatted, short-shank, fine wire
CARP MATCH BARBLESS RINGED forged, reversed
7018 New!
7030
BN - black nickel
BK - black BN - black nickel NI - nickel
le eed co
CRYSTAL flatted, long shank, X fine wire
18
NI - nickel RD - red
BK - black NI - nickel RD - red
22
24
n
ne
20
18
16
CRYSTAL SP. MAGGOT micro barb, medium shank, medium wire
12
le eed co
16
20
14 22
ne
le eed co
14
14
CRYSTAL flatted, 2 X long shank, 2 X fine wire
7032 12
12
le eed co
7031 10
10
ne
n
ne
n
24
CARP MATCH BARBLESS SPADE END forged, reversed
10
ne
n
8
le eed co
ne
ne
12
7005
n
22
BN - black nickel
PERFECTION quiver feeder
16
20
18 26
24
SPECIAL BEND micro barb, long shank, X fine wire
7036
7038
BN - black nickel
BN - black nickel n
14
16
18
8
le eed co
20
10
12
14
16
ne
le eed co
ne
n
20
7004
BN - black nickel
BN - black nickel
18
PERFECTION strong match
7003 le eed co
16
ne
n
le eed co
n
BZ - bronze RD - red
ne
BZ - bronze RD - red
18
20
ROUND MATCH micro barb, X fine wire
7040 le eed co
2
4
6
8
10
12
14
16
ne
n
BK - black NI - nickel
9
ROUND X fine wire
FASTGRIP TROUT
7045
7049
8
10
12
14
4
6
7051
BK - black
BK - black NI - nickel
4
4
6
7
8
le eed co
le eed co
ne
n
6
ne
n
2
8
7
10
12
SPECIAL TROUT flatted, fine wire 4
6
8
BN - black nickel TR - tin red
10
2
12
10
8
7054
6
le eed co
14
WORM HOOK ringed, forged, 2 slices in shank
NATIONAL DRY FLY forged, T.D. eye, X fine wire
7060
BN - black nickel TR - tin red
BZ - bronze
1/0
n
2/0
le eed co
ne
3/0
4/0
8
4
2
1
DRY FLY perfect bend, forged, long shank, X fine wire
10
12
16
6
14
18
DRY FLY perfect bend, forged, 2 X long, fine wire
7062
7061
BZ - bronze
BZ - bronze
8
10
12
14 le eed co
ne
ne
n
ne
le eed co
n
4
ne
n
ne
le eed co
le eed co
12
10
7053
BN - black nickel
n
9
WORM HOOK flatted, forged, 2 slices in shank
7052
n
14
CRYSTAL TROUT forged, long shank
7050
10
10
le eed co
12
SPECIMEN TROUT forged, flatted
8
ne
6
le eed co
n
BN - black nickel
ne
n
NI - nickel
6
8
10
12
NYMPH WET STREAMER perfect bend, 3 X long
7071
7070
BZ - bronze
6
8
10
n
4
le eed co
6
8
10
12
ne
ne
n
BZ - bronze le eed co
NYMPH WET sproat bend, 1 X long
14 12
SPECIAL NYMPH x-fine wire, turned-in eye, forged, reversed
7074
7075
New!
BZ - bronze GO - gold n
10
12
14
16
14 16
CARP eyed, forged, reversed
18
CARP turned up eye, reversed, forged
7102
7100
BN - black nickel
BN - black nickel
4
6
le eed co
ne
n
ne
le eed co
2
8
CARP barbless, turned up eye, reversed, forged
7103
CARP turned up eye, special outside barb, forged
7104
BN - black nickel
le eed co
le eed co
ne
n
BN - black nickel
N째 1 - 2 - 4 - 6
ne
n
12
le eed co
ne
le eed co
ne
n
BZ - bronze GO - gold
n
SPECIAL FLY
Identical to 7102 except barbless
SPECIMEN HUNTER CARP special wide gap, forged
7105
7106
BN - black nickel
1
2
1/0
4
1
2
6
8
le eed co
ne
n
ne
n
BN - black nickel
le eed co
FASTGRIP X strong, forged, half reversed
4
6 11
FASTGRIP turned down eye 15째, X strong, forged, half reversed
7107
7109
BN - black nickel
BN - black nickel TR - tin red
1
2
le eed co
n
4
7110
1
2
4
6
8
le eed co
6
CARP extra strong, flatted, reversed, forged
1/0
ne
ne
n
1/0
SPARK POINT CARP reversed, forged
7111
BN - black nickel GO - gold
BN - black nickel
2/0
1/0
1 2/0
le eed co
1/0
2 6
4
2
7112
New!
BN - black nickel
6
1
ark poi
2
4
6
nt
sp
4
nt
sp
BN - black nickel
2
6
SPARK POINT CARP 25째 turned down eye, forged, reversed
7113
1
4
8
SPARK POINT CARP turned up eye 45째, forged
ark poi
1
ark poi
nt
sp
ne
n
FASTGRIP live bait octopus hook, turned up eye, forged, reversed
LIVE BAIT 2 X strong, reversed, forged
7118
OB - onyx black
5/0
12
9/0
ne
n
10/0 le eed co
4/0
8/0
7/0
6/0
LIVE BAIT forged
7120 le eed co
ne
n
BN - black nickel TR - tin red
LIVE BAIT (with solid ring), forged
LIVE BAIT FASTGRIP forged
7120R
7121
BN - black nickel TR - tin red
n
le eed co
ne
le eed co
ne
n
BN - black nickel TR - tin red
BARBARIAN JIG special technical bend
7150 le eed co
ne
n
BK - black BN - black nickel RD - red
10/0
8/0
6/0
5/0
4/0
3/0
2/0
13
BARBARIAN SPECIAL
7160 le eed co
ne
n
BN - black nickel RD - red
10/0
8/0
3/0
6/0
2/0
5/0
1/0
4/0
1
ROUND JIG 60째, forged
7161
8/0
7/0
6/0
5/0
le eed co
ne
n
BN - black nickel BZ - bronze TR - tin red
4/0
2/0
3/0
4
2
1
1/0
6
FAULTLESS OCTOPUS turned up eye, forged, reversed
7199
14
5/0
4/0
4
6
le eed co
ne
n
BN - black nickel TR - tin red
3/0
2/0
1/0
1
2
LONG SHANK JIG 60째 ringed, forged
SPARK POINT DORADO spade end, forged, reversed
7218
7225
BN - black nickel
le eed co
1
ne
3/0
2/0
New!
New!
SPARK POINT SPECIMEN flatted, forged, reversed
7235
TI - tin
3
4
1
1/0
n
le eed co
ne
8
7
6
4
10
SPARK POINT ABERDEEN forged
SPINNER BAIT forged, ringed, round bend
7245
BN - black nickel RD - red
2/0
2
6
6
5
ark poi
nt
sp
2
4
FASTGRIP SURFCASTING long shank, 3 barbs on the shank
7240
BN - black nickel
7250
2/0
BN - black nickel NI - nickel TR - tin red
1
1/0
ark poi
5/0
4/0
3/0
le eed co
ne
n
nt
sp
2
ark poi
nt
4/0
sp
n
BN - black nickel
2/0 2
4
6
8
FASTGRIP WORM straight shank, forged
7253
TRAILER round
7258
5/0
4/0
3/0
BN - black nickel TR - tin red
4/0
2/0
3/0
le eed co
ne
n
BN - black nickel TR - tin red
1/0
1/0 2/0
1/0
15
LIVE BAIT forged, short shank, X strong
FASTGRIP SPECIAL RIG’N WORM HOOK forged
7262
7311
6/0
BN - black nickel TR - tin red
5/0
n
le eed co
ne
le eed co
5/0
ne
n
BN - black nickel PS - permasteel
4/0
3/0
4/0
2/0 3/0
1/0
2/0
1/0
SPECIAL RIG’N HOOK offset locking bend, forged
7316
BN - black nickel
4/0
3/0
2/0
1/0
ne
n
5/0 le eed co
1
2
for Texan style rig
SPECIAL RIG’N HOOK offset locking bend, 3 X strong, forged
7317
7319
BN - black nickel
6319
BN - black nickel
n
5/0
le eed co
ne
le eed co
ne
n
WORM WIDE GAP 1 slice in shank, forged
4/0
4/0
5/0
3/0 3/0
2/0
1/0 for Texan style rig
16
2/0
SURE SET WALLEYE-SALMON ringed, special bend
7356
BN - black nickel
7/0
5/0
3/0
2/0
1/0
le eed co
ne
n
9/0
1
2
4
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What are the advantages of the circle hook shape?
SURE SET CIRCLE forged, ringed, reversed
See page 51
7381 le eed co
ne
n
BN - black nickel
5/0
6/0
2/0
3/0
1/0
T CIRCL
GE
ED
E
GE
4/0
T HOO
K
2
1
4
6
SPORT CIRCLE HOOK forged, ringed, reversed
7384
5/0
le eed co
ne
n
BN - black nickel TR - tin red
3/0
2/0
1/0
1
T CIRCL
E
GE
4/0
2
6
ED
GE
4
T HOO
K
TOURNAMENT CIRCLE non-reversed, extra wide gap, ringed, forged
7385
BN - black nickel TR - tin red
le eed co
ne
9/0
7/0
6/0
T CIRCL
GE
E
GE
8/0
ED
n
New!
T HOO
K
5/0
The VMC Tournament Circle Hook offers the largest gap in its category for an optimal hooking rate and more room for baiting. Its non-reversed design complies with increasing tournament regulations insisting on at circle hooks. 17
The point that combines sharpness, structural stability and quality thanks to a conical tip, a triangular crest and a barb so fine that it assures, without force, a clean and perfect penetration beyond the barb.
18
LIVE BAIT stainless steel, X strong, reversed, forged
8117S co
stainless steel ne cut
6/0
5/0
4/0
1
2/0
3/0
4
2
O’SHAUGNESSY ringed, forged, long shank
8255S co
stainless steel ne cut
6/0
7/0
1/0
2/0
5/0
1
3/0
4/0
4
2
6
FAULTLESS stainless steel, forged, flatted, reversed
8294S
stainless steel
co
3/0
2/0
1/0
1
2
4
6
ne cut
OCTOPUS FAULTLESS HOOKS turned up eye, forged, reversed
8299
co
BN BZ PS TR -
black nickel bronze permasteel tin red
11/0
10/0
9/0
8/0
7/0
6/0
5/0
4/0
ne cut
Also manufactured in stainless steel. See page 52.
3/0
2/0
1/0
2
4
6
1
8
19
O’SHAUGNESSY WORM ringed, forged, 90° offset shank
8312 co
BZ - bronze ne cut
5/0
4/0
3/0
2/0
1/0
WORM HOOK forged, ringed, offset locking bend
8313 co
BN - black nickel
ne cut
5/0
4/0
2/0
3/0
1/0
1
OCTOPUS HOOKS turned up eye, forged, reversed, salmon, steelhead
8369 co
BZ - bronze RD - red ne cut
5/0
1
20
4/0
2
3/0
2/0
4
6
1/0
VMC Expert Tip
What are the advantages of the circle hook shape?
SPORT CIRCLE 3 X strong, forged, reversed, ringed
See page 51
8382 ne cut
T CIRCL
GE
E
GE
ED
co
BN - black nickel PS - permasteel TR - tin red
T HOO
K
SEA KIRBY T.D. open ring, reversed
8755 co
PS - permasteel
ne cut
6/0
5/0
4/0
3/0
2/0
21
The traditional hook point with excellent penetration capacity This standard hook point is the most widely manufactured in the world and provides an excellent penetration capacity. All VMC hooks beginning with 9 have a standard Cut point.
22
RUNKOKOUKUT for jigging lures
2301
BK - black BZ - bronze
9
7
5
3
2
RUNKOKOUKUT for jigging lures
2302
BK - black BZ - bronze
9
7
CRYSTAL flatted, X long shank, X fine wire
9009
BZ - bronze NI - nickel
5
3
2
CRYSTAL flatted, X long shank, X fine wire
9011
10
12
16
14
18
BL - blue NI - nickel
2
3
8 20
4 12
10
6
5
16
14
22 18
CRYSTAL flatted, barbless, X long shank, X fine
9012
20
22
24
CRYSTAL flatted, X long shank, 2 X fine wire
9013
BL - blue
16
18
22
20
24
BL BZ NI RD -
blue bronze nickel red
4
6
16
8
18
10
20
22
12
14
24
23
CRYSTAL flatted, long shank, fine wire
9016
GO - gold NI - nickel
1/0
1
10
2
12
3
14
4
16
5
18
6
7
8
20
CRYSTAL flatted, X long shank, special HTP point
9020
BK - black
14
16
18
20
22
24
26
O’SHAUGNESSY JIG X long shank, bent down 90°
9131
BZ - bronze NI - nickel PS - permasteel
5/0
4/0
3/0
2/0
1/0
2
1
4
Available in sizes 6/0 - 7/0 - 8/0
ROUND flatted, forged, reversed
ROUND flatted, long shank, fine wire
9139
9140 BZ - bronze NI - nickel
BZ - bronze
12
13
14
1
2
7
4
10
8
16
5
18
6
12
14
20
LIMERICK flatted, short shank, X strong
9143
BZ - bronze
1 24
2
3
4
6
8
ABERDEEN WORM eyed, forged, 2 slices in shank
ROUND ringed, long shank, fine wire
9145
9144
BL - blue BZ - bronze NI - nickel
BK - black
3/0
2/0
1
1/0
1
2
4
6
2 8
10
12
ABERDEEN eyed, X long shank, straight
9146
BK BN BZ GO NI -
black black nickel bronze gold nickel
5/0
4/0
2
3/0
4
2/0
6
1/0
8
1
10
12
ABERDEEN JIG eyed, bent down shank 90째
9147
BZ - bronze GO - gold NI - nickel
4/0
3/0
4
1/0
2/0
6
8
2
1
10
12
14
ABERDEEN eyed, forged, X long shank
9149
BK - black BZ - bronze
25
SALMON SIWASH special long point, ringed
9170
BN - black nickel NI - nickel PS - permasteel
8/0
7/0
3/0
2/0
4
6
6/0
1/0
5/0
4/0
1
2
8
10
SALMON SIWASH special long point, open ring
9171
BN - black nickel NI - nickel PS - permasteel
8/0
7/0
3/0
4
6/0
5/0
2/0
1/0
6
8
4/0
1
2
FAULTLESS forged, ringed, reversed, special long shank
9193
NI - nickel
10/0
2/0
4/0
1
1/0
4
26
6/0
8/0
6
2
7
8
SPECIAL FLY curved shank, turned down eye, reversed
LIMERICK flatted, reversed fine wire
9202
9210
BZ - bronze GO - gold
BZ - bronze GO - gold NI - nickel
8
2
4
6
10 8 12
14
14
LIMERICK ringed, short shank, fine wire
12
10
16
18
LIMERICK flatted, reversed, short shank, fine wire
9213
9214
GO - gold NI - nickel
BZ - bronze GO - gold NI - nickel
4
6
8
10
12
VALSESIANI cut shank, reversed
9222
BZ - bronze
6
7
8
9
VALSESIANI flatted, short shank, reversed
9223
BZ - bronze NI - nickel
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
9
8
10
ROUND BEND JIG forged, long shank
9247
BZ - bronze NI - nickel
6/0
5/0
4/0
3/0
2/0
1/0
1
2
27
O’SHAUGNESSY forged, long shank
9255
BZ - bronze NI - nickel PS - permasteel
FAULTLESS O’SHAUGNESSY ringed, live bait, short shank
9260
BN BZ NI PS -
black nickel bronze nickel permasteel
9/0
8/0
3/0
7/0
2/0
1/0
6
6/0
5/0
1
2
4/0
4
8
CRYSTAL ringed, short shank
9276
BZ - bronze GO - gold NI - nickel
2/0
1/0
7
1
8
2
9
3
10
4
12
5
14
6
16
NATIONAL FLY turned down eye, forged, fine wire
9279
BZ - bronze
4
28
6
8
10
12
14
16
18
NATIONAL FLY turned down eye, forged, fine wire
NATIONAL FLY turned down eye, forged, reversed, short shank
9280
9282
BZ - bronze
BZ - bronze
6
8
10
16
14
12
8
10
20
18
15
12
13
14
18
16
NATIONAL STREAMER turned down eye, X long shank, forged
9283
BZ - bronze
2
4
6
8
10
12
14
16
18
NATIONAL flatted, forged, reversed, short shank
9284
BZ GO NI PS -
bronze gold nickel permasteel
5/0
4/0
3/0
2/0
1/0
5
6
7
8
9
14
12
16
18
1
2
4
3
10 For barbless version see 9384 page 33
20
NATIONAL ROUND eyed, forged, half reversed, long shank
9285
BZ - bronze NI - nickel
6/0
1
2
5/0
4/0
3/0
2/0
4
6
8
10
1/0
12
29
NATIONAL ROUND eyed, forged, 1/2 reversed, short shank
9287
BZ - bronze GO - gold NI - nickel
4/0
3/0
8
2/0
1/0
12
10 18
16
2
1
4
6
14
20
For barbless version see 9387 page 33
22
NATIONAL FLY turned down eye, forged, short shank, X fine wire
9288
BZ - bronze GO - gold
6
8
16
10
18
12
13
14
15 For barbless version see 9388 page 33
20
FAULTLESS BAITHOLDER flatted, reversed, 2 slices in shank
9290
BZ NI PS RD -
bronze nickel permasteel red
2 3/0
6
2/0
1/0
8
1
10
12
FAULTLESS BAITHOLDER ringed, reversed, 2 slices in shank
9291
BZ - bronze NI - nickel PS - permasteel
30
14
4
FAULTLESS BAITHOLDER turned down eye, forged, reversed, 2 slices in shank
9292
BZ - bronze TR - tin red
5/0
4/0
3/0
4
2
2/0
8
6
1
1/0
10
12
FAULTLESS BAITHOLDER ringed, forged, reversed, X long shank, 2 slices
9293
NI - nickel TR - tin red
3/0
1/0
2/0
4
6
2
1
8
FAULTLESS flatted, forged, reversed, short shank
9294
BZ - bronze NI - nickel PS - permasteel
6/0
5/0
4/0
3/0
2/0
1/0
3
4
5
6
7
8
12
14
1
9
2
10
16
FAULTLESS ringed, forged, reversed, fine wire
9295
BZ - bronze
31
FAULTLESS ringed, forged, reversed, short shank
9296
BZ - bronze NI - nickel
1/0
1
10
8
7
6
5
4
2
FAULTLESS OCTOPUS turned up eye, forged, reversed
9299
BZ NI PS TR
-
bronze nickel permasteel tin red
WIDE GAP long line, flatted, forged, reversed
9300
PS - permasteel
5/0
2/0
3/0
4/0
FAULTLESS flatted, forged, reversed, X strong
2
3
9333
5/0
1/0
4
1
NATIONAL TROUT notched shank, forged, reversed
9301
BZ - bronze PS - permasteel
1/0
6
BL - blue
4/0
3/0
2/0
1
2
3
8
10
12
NATIONAL TROUT flatted, forged, reversed, special long point
9335
BL - blue RD - red
1/0
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
12
14
9336
BL - blue
BARBLESS N째 2 - 4 - 5 - 6 - 7 - 8 - 10 - 12
32
NATIONAL X strong, bent in point, forged, reversed, strong wire, X short shank
9337
BN - black nickel BZ - bronze
SALMON EGG turned up eye, reversed
9365
GO - gold
VMC Expert Tip
What is the use of barbless hooks? VMC barbless hooks comply with regulations enforced in certain areas of the world which insist on the use of barbless hooks only. Moreover, VMC barbless hooks allow faster and easier penetration of the hook point and are easily removed, ensuring an improved and safer catch and release.
NATIONAL BARBLESS flatted, forged, reversed, short shank
9384
BZ - bronze
NATIONAL ROUND BARBLESS eyed, forged, 1/2 reversed, short shank
9387
BZ - bronze
NATIONAL FLY BARBLESS turned down eye, forged, short shank, X fine wire
9388
BZ - bronze
33
CRYSTAL flatted, forged
9408
BZ GO NI PS -
bronze gold nickel permasteel
5/0
4/0
4
3/0
5
12
2/0
1/0
7
8
6
16
15
14
1
9
18
2
3
10
11
22
20
24
CRYSTAL flatted, forged, reversed
9409
BZ - bronze NI - nickel
5/0
4/0
3/0
2/0
1/0
4
5
6
7
8
14
3
2
1
9
10
12
16
CRYSTAL ringed, forged
9410
BZ - bronze GO - gold NI - nickel
1
3
2
10
4
12
11
14
SPROAT FLY turned down eye, long shank
9426
BZ - bronze
6
8
10
5
12
16
ROUND flatted, short shank
9480
NI - nickel
34
9
16
SPROAT FLY turned down eye, extra long shank
9427
BZ - bronze
8 14
8
7
6
10
12
14
16
KIRBY ringed, X strong
9725
BZ - bronze
1/0
1
2
4
8
6
10
12
WIDE GAP ringed, straight, half reversed
9800
BZ - bronze NI - nickel
1/0
WIDE GAP ringed, half reversed
9801
BZ - bronze NI - nickel
6/0
2/0
4
5/0
4/0
1/0
1
6
3/0
2
8
35
36
PERFECTION forged
PERFECTION two barbless points, forged
7541
7542
BN - black nickel
le eed co
ne
n
le eed co
ne
n
BN - black nickel
4
6
8
SPARK POINT TREBLE X strong, forged
7545 ark poi
nt
sp
BN - black nickel TI - tin
rotated INLINE ring
TROPIC SPARK POINT 6 X strong*, forged
7560
New!
TI - tin
5/0
4/0
3/0
* US standards
The Tropic SparkPoint is the new lethal weapon from VMC for tropical fishing, combining the existing advantages of VMC exclusive Spark Point Technology with our strongest ever treble hook to date. The VMC Tropic SparkPoint is highly recommended for casting and high-speed trolling. It promises to pierce cleanly through even the most solid cartilage, resist opening even with heavy lines and improve your strike-to capture ratio. The Tropic’s unique features are preserved in even the most extreme saltwater conditions thanks to VMC’s corrosion-resistant tin coating. 37
FISHFIGHTER 6 X strong*, forged
8527 co
PS - permasteel TI - tin TR - tin red
5/0
3/0
4/0
2/0
ne cut
1/0
1 The Fishfighter is the world’s lightest 6x strong treble hook. Designed in cooperation with the world’s leading lure manufacturers, the Fishfighter will allow you to replace your 4x by a 6x strong treble hook and still keep 100% of your lure’s original action.
* US standards
4
2
6
SCORPIC standard, forged
SCORPIC X strong, forged
8536
8537
BN - black nickel TR - tin red
TI - tin
5536 SURESET
5537 SURESET
rotated INLINE ring
2
4
rotated INLINE ring
6
SCORPIC 3 X strong, forged
8538
BN - black nickel TR - tin red
5538 SURESET
rotated INLINE ring
38
3/0
2/0
1
1/0
2
ROUND TREBLE forged, round bend
8540
BK BN NI TR -
black black nickel nickel tin red
1/0
1
2
4
6
8
co
8544
ne cut
10
12
BK - black
14
FLATTED RING N° 4 - 6 - 8 10 - 12
for tube flies
BARBARIAN TREBLE out barb, technical bend, forged
8570 co
BN - black nickel
2
1
1/0
6
ne cut
8
10
BARBARIAN TREBLE 2 X strong, outbarb, technical bend, forged
BARBARIAN TREBLE forged
8572
8573
BN - black nickel
co
BN - black nickel PS - permasteel
co
4
ne cut
4
ne cut
6
VMC Expert Tip
What is the meaning of 1x strong, 2x strong etc.? This is an indication of wire thickness. The higher the «x» number, the stronger the wire. As a general rule, the «x» number denotes the shift in sizes in relation to the wire thickness of an equivalent standard hook. Therefore, a 1x strong treble has the same wire thickness as its standard equivalent one size bigger and a 2x strong treble has the same wire thickness as its standard equivalent two sizes bigger etc. The other hook dimensions are unchanged. This table illustrates the shift in sizes for VMC standard round treble 9649 compared to 1x strong (9650) and 2x strong (9655) equivalents. hook sizes with equal wire thickness standard round treble hooks
: ref. 9649
#4
#3
#2
#1
#1/0
1x strong : ref. 9650
#5
#4
#3
#2
#1
2x strong : ref. 9655
#6
-
#4
#3
#2
39
BARBARIAN 2X strong, forged
8574 co
BN - black nickel TR - tin red ne cut
FISHFIGHTER BARBARIAN 6 X strong*, X short, forged
8577 co
TR - tin red ne cut
The Fishfighter Barbarian offers all the advantages of the VMC Barbarian shape combined with a 6X strong treble, perfect for saltwater fishing for large predators, with both surface lures and trolling lures.
New! * US standards
INLINE X strong round bend treble, forged
8580
BN - black nickel TR - tin red
2 4
co
5580 ne cut
6
rotated INLINE ring
SPECIAL SALMON FLY TREBLE turned up eye, long shank
8613
Formerly 9613
BK - black GO - gold NI - nickel
6
8
10
12
14
O’SHAUGNESSY TREBLE 2 X strong
8625
co
PS - permasteel ne cut
4/0
3/0
2
40
1/0
2/0
4
6
1
8
VMC Expert Tip
Do I need a round shape or an O’Shaugnessy shape? It all depends on the fish you are going after... The round bend offers the advantage of having a slightly wider gap than the O’Shaugnessy treble. It results in a better and easier setting of the hook. On the other hand, the round bend will open more easily. For those reasons, most freshwater applications will use the round bend. Most freshwater fish will not apply enough pressure on the hook to open it, with the exception of very powerful species. VMC recommends using round bend trebles to benefit from the wider gap. For saltwater applications or freshwater applications aimed at heavy and powerful fish, think O’Shaugnessy. The smaller gap on O’Shaugnessy is not an issue as most of the time these species are much more aggressive and will grab the entire lure. What is important is the increased resistance to opening that the O’Shaugnessy design will offer.
O’SHAUGNESSY TREBLE X short, 3 X strong, special trolling
8626
co
PS - permasteel TI - tin
5/0
ne cut
4/0
2
1
3/0
4
1/0
2/0
6
8
ROUND TREBLE X strong
8650
co
BK BN BZ PS TR -
black black nickel bronze permasteel tin red
ne cut
VMC Expert Tip
When should I use a short-shank treble? We recommend that you use a short shank treble any time you use a small size lure body with a reduced space between the two hooks. The short shank will prevent the two hooks from tangling.
ROUND TREBLE X short, X strong
8651 co
BN - black nickel NI - nickel PS - permasteel
2
4
6
8
ne cut
41
CLIP-IN O’Shaugnessy, open shank
9607
BZ - bronze
1
2
4
6
8
10
CLIP-IN round bend, X strong
9608
BZ - bronze PS - permasteel
O’SHAUGNESSY TREBLE standard
9617
BZ GO NI PS -
bronze gold nickel permasteel
10/0
8/0
6/0
4/0
5/0
1/0
2/0
7
42
7/0
1
8
2
9
3
10
3/0
4
12
5
14
6
16
18
O’SHAUGNESSY TREBLE 2 X long
9619
BZ - bronze GO - gold
O’SHAUGNESSY TREBLE X strong
9620
BZ - bronze NI - nickel PS - permasteel
5/0
1/0
4/0
1
3/0
2
4
2/0
3
8
6
10 VMC Expert Tip
What is the use of barbless hooks?
O’SHAUGNESSY TREBLE X strong, two barbless points
See page 33
9621
BN - black nickel BZ - bronze
O’SHAUGNESSY TREBLE short shank, X strong
9622
BZ - bronze NI - nickel PS - permasteel
O’SHAUGNESSY TREBLE X short shank, X strong
9623
BZ - bronze PS - permasteel
1
2
3
4
43
O’SHAUGNESSY TREBLE 2 X strong
9625
BN - black nickel PS - permasteel
O’SHAUGNESSY TREBLE X short, 3 X strong
9626
BZ - bronze PS - permasteel TR - tin red
5/0
4/0
3/0
2
1
2/0
4
1/0
6
8
FAULTLESS TREBLE X short, X strong
9632
BZ - bronze NI - nickel PS - permasteel
2
4
6
8
ROUND TREBLE fine wire
9645
BZ - bronze NI - nickel
2
4
6
8
12
10
14
ROUND TREBLE barbless
9648
BZ - bronze
1
44
2
4
6
8
10
12
ROUND TREBLE standard
9649
BK BN BZ GO NI PS TR -
black black nickel bronze gold nickel permasteel tin red
5/0
4/0
3/0
1
5
2/0
3
2
7
6
1/0
4
9
8
12
10
14
ROUND TREBLE X strong
9650
BZ GO NI PS TR -
bronze gold nickel permasteel tin red
5/0
4/0
1/0
3/0
1
2/0
2
5
6
4
3
10
8
12
14
4
6
ROUND TREBLE X short, X strong
9651
BZ - bronze NI - nickel PS - permasteel
1/0
1
8
3
2
10
12
14
ROUND TREBLE 2 X strong
9655
PS - permasteel
45
DOUBLE FLY HOOK turned up eye, forged, brazed
8909
Formerly 9909
co
BK - black
ne cut
4
8
6
10
12
SPECIAL SOFT LURES long shank, forged, brazed
8920
9920 for VMC EUROPE
co
BN - black nickel RD - red
ne cut
4/0
46
2/0
2
4
14
DOUBLE PARROT BEAK open shank, special pike
9900
BZ - bronze
22 (2)
24 (4)
28 (8)
26 (6)
DOUBLE RYDER brazed 90째
9902
BZ - bronze
3/0
2/0
4
1/0
1
5
2
3
8
6
LIMERICK DOUBLE open shank, reversed, inversed
9906
BZ - bronze
1/0
1
2
5
3
6
4
8
10
LIMERICK DOUBLE open shank, 90째
9908
BN - black nickel BZ - bronze NI - nickel
3/0
2/0
3
1/0
4
8
1
5
2
6
7
10 47
48
VMC Expert Tip
What is the best coating for saltwater? See page 7
LIVE BAIT (without solid ring), forged
7120 le eed co
ne
n
BN - black nickel TR - tin red
VMC One Piece Solid Ring This is the only one-piece solid ring that is assembled to the hook prior to the hardening and ďŹ nishing process. The ring is made of the same material as the hook, creating a perfect compatibility between the two elements. The hook and the ring are protected in the same way against rust. As there is no welding point, you can knot your line anywhere without risking a cut to your line or locking the ring in the eye of the hook. One-piece solid ring allows 100% freedom of movement for your bait with a perfectly natural action that will trigger more attacks.
LIVE BAIT (with solid ring), forged
7120R le eed co
ne
n
BN - black nickel TR - tin red
LIVE BAIT FASTGRIP forged
7121 le eed co
ne
n
BN - black nickel TR - tin red
49
DYNAMIC live bait forged
7360 le eed co
ne
n
OB - onyx black
10/0
/0
4/0
7/0
6/0
2/0
3/0
5/0
1/0
2
VMC Expert Tip
What is the advantage of the dynamic shape? It’s It t’s the ultimate design for a saltwater live bait ba hook. Months of laboratory and field testing developed the Dynamic. This unique design ensures a maximum transfer of energy toward the point when setting the hook. Once set, the VMC Dynamic locks the fish in the technical locking curve. By keeping the fish far from the point section, there is a very limited leverage effect on the hook shape, which provides the fish no chance to open the hook and escape.
DYNAMIC live bait with solid ring, forged
7360R le eed co
ne
n
OB - onyx black
10/0
5/0
50
8/0
4/0
7/0
3/0
6/0
2/0
1/0
VMC Expert Tip
What are the advantages of the circle hook shape? In addition to an increased catch-rate, the geometry of the circle hook design results in a significantly higher percentage of lip-hooking as opposed to deep-hooking. When hooked properly in the mouth, a hook can be removed quickly, thereby minimizing rough-handling and exposure time. Ultimately, less damage will be caused to the fish and tackle. For anglers who practice catch and release fishing, circle hooks are clearly advantageous. VMC now offers two non-reversed sport circle hooks, to further reduce gut-hooking : 7385 Tournament Circle and 9789 Heavy Duty Sport Circle.
TOURNAMENT CIRCLE non-reversed, extra wide gap, ringed, forged
7385 le eed co
ne
n
BN - black nickel TR - tin red
New!
8/0
7/0
6/0
T CIRCL
The VMC Tournament Circle Hook offers the largest gap in its category for an optimal hooking rate and more room for baiting. Its non-reversed design complies with increasing tournament regulations insisting on flat circle hooks.
ED
GE
E
GE
9/0
T HOO
K
5/0
The Tournament Circle features VMC’s sticky sharp ultra strong needle point. Rather than grinding the point like many circle hooks on the market, VMC’s unique needle point manufacturing process allows the compressing of fibers in a conical shape so the thinnest part of the point shows the highest density of material. In order to meet the high expectations of tournament fishermen, ref 7385 has been lightly chemically sharpened.
LONGLINE CIRCLE long shank
LONGLINE CIRCLE long shank, extra curved-in point
7760
7761
TI - tin
n
13/0
12/0
le eed co
ne
le eed co
ne
n
TI - tin
12/0
51
LIVE BAIT X strong, forged
8117S 6/0
5/0
4/0
1
2/0
3/0
4
2
O’SHAUGNESSY ringed, forged, long shank
8255S 6/0
7/0
1/0
2/0
5/0
1
3/0
4/0
4
2
6
OCTOPUS FAULTLESS flatted, forged, reversed
8294S 3/0
2/0
1/0
1
2
4
6
OCTOPUS FAULTLESS turned up eye, forged, reversed
8299S 9/0
4/0
4 52
3/0
6
8/0
2/0
7/0
1/0
6/0
5/0
1
2
Big Game Dynacut Series The new Dynacut Big Game series features the first ready-to-fish, ultra sharp big game point on the market. With four ultra-sharp cutting edges and four perfectly symmetrical glassy faces, the VMC Dynacut point does not require any additional sharpening. The geometry of the Dynacut point allows the hook to easily penetrate the hardest part of the jaw of game fish, instantly providing a perfect setting of the hook for a safe and clean fight. Designed not only to be ultra sharp, the Dynacut Big game point was shaped to last and resists enormous pressure applied onto it during the setting of the hook. The Dynacut Series now features two stainless steel models : 8700S SOUTHERN TUNA and 8701S BAY KING.
DYNACUT SOUTHERN TUNA Stainless steel, forged, inward point
8700S
12/0
11/0
New!
9/0 10/0
8/0
7/0
53
DYNACUT BAY KING Stainless steel, forged
8701S
54
New!
DYNACUT BAY KING forged
8705
TI - tin
13/0
12/0
11/0
10/0
8/0
9/0
7/0
5/0
6/0
4/0
3/0
55
DYNACUT SOUTHERN TUNA inward point, forged
8709
TI - tin
12/0
11/0
9/0
10/0
8/0
56
7/0
BIG GAME southern tuna, brazed, tapered eye
9729
PS - permasteel
Double cone point 57
BIG GAME bay king, brazed, tapered eye
9730
PS - permasteel
Double cone point 58
SEA KIRBY flatted
9744
PS - permasteel
5
4
9
14
6
10
15
7
11
16
8
12
13
18
20
SEA ROUND flatted
9746
PS - permasteel TI - tin
59
SEA ROUND flatted, X strong
9747
PS - permasteel
SEA KIRBY ringed
9752
PS - permasteel
60
SEA ROUND ringed
9754
PS - permasteel TI - tin
SEA KIRBY ringed
9756
PS - permasteel
7/0
2/0
6/0
1/0
5/0
1
3/0
4/0
2
4
6
61
SEA ROUND ringed
9757
PS - permasteel
12
1
13
19
20
25
21
16
23
22
27
17
24
2
LONGLINE in-line ring, reversed
9765
9766
PS - permasteel TI - tin
PS - permasteel TI - tin
New!
New!
10/0
LONGLINE reversed
5/0
LONG LINE baiter circle, curved in point
9767
9769
PS - permasteel TI - tin
62
15
26
LONGLINE in-line ring, reversed
New!
14
PS - permasteel
6 11/0
10/0
LONG LINE knobbed
9771
PS - permasteel
2 1/2
3
4
5
9771T
SEA KIRBY open ring, X long, bent aside
9777
PS - permasteel
Also available in sizes 10/0 and 12/0.
63
SEA KIRBY ringed, X long shank
9778
PS - permasteel
VMC Expert Tip
What is the best coating for saltwater? See page 7
SEA KIRBY ringed, X long shank
9779
TI - tin
TUNA turned down eye, straight
9781 A
PS - permasteel
16/0
14/0
64
VMC Expert Tip
What are the advantages of the circle hook shape? See page 51
LONG LINE circle hooks reversed
9788
PS - permasteel TI - tin
T CIRCL
GE
ED
E
GE
T HOO
K
HEAVY DUTY SPORT CIRCLE non-reversed, forged
9789
New!
PS - permasteel TI - tin
1 /0
5789
T CIRCL
E
GE
16/0
GE
ED
12/0 T HOO
K
14/0
This very heavy duty circle hook has been designed to meet increasing tournament regulations in areas of the world where circle hooks are required to be flat (non-reversed). In order to obtain the maximum level of resistance on each hook, VMC uses the finest quality of high carbon steel and fully forges the hook from the eye to the middle of the point. This forging allows ref 9789 to use lighter, thinner wire than other hooks on the market and still obtain a better resistance to opening. Being thinner, the penetration is significantly improved. The forged point will resist outrageous amounts of pressure without bending. Fishing with braided line, multi-speed reels and heavy rods is not an issue anymore! 65
SHARK ringed
9795
PS - permasteel
3/0
1/0
Available sizes 1/0 - 2/0 - 3/0 - 4/0 - 5/0 - 6/0 7/0 - 8/0 - 10/0
9794 with swivel
FAULTLESS TUNA flatted, forged, curved in point
9797 le eed co
ne
n
PS - permasteel
9797P
pierced flatted spade
66
/0
7/0
6/0
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