vmc - catalogo 2011 usa
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VMC - Catalogo 2011 UsaTRANSCRIPT
VMC’s new edition of the Manufacturer’s catalogue list hooks by hook type and end-use.
This catalogue features the entire range of fishing 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.
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.
2301 272302 275349 275536DT 165905 19 - 345951 19 - 346148 256215 256261 257001 427002 427003 427004 427005 427017 437018 437030 437031 437032 447036 447038 447040 447045 477050 477051 477052 477053 397054 397060 297074 297075 297100 507102 507103 507104 507105 397106 50 - 567107 51 - 567109 397110 517111 517112 517113 51
Ref Page Ref Page Ref Page Ref Page Ref Page7119 347150 227152 237153 237154 237161 267199 407218 267225 567235 477240 567245 577250 347258 357262 577264 57 - 687310 357311 357316 367317 367319 367356 407360 587360R 587381 727382S 727383 737384 727385 737387 737545 157556 157560 157760 767761 768117S 588156 268255S 598294S 598299S 598312 378313 378382 72
8386 748527 118536 168537 168538 168540 78544 78570 178573 178574 178580 78613 308625 118626 118650 78651 88651DT 88700S 658701S 668705 678709 688755 608907 198909 308920 309009 459011 459012 459013 459016 459020 469131 249139 469140 469143 529144 609145 609146 609147 249149 619170 619171 619202 30
New in red Extended range in blue
9210 529213 529214 529223 489247 249255 629260 41 - 629276 529279 319280 319282 319283 319284 539285 539287 539288 319290 389291 389292 389293 389294 549295 549296 549299 419300 629301 639333 489335 489336 489337 489365 419384 489387 329388 329408 499409 499410 499426 329427 329480 499607 129608 99617 12
9619 139620 139621 139622 139625 149626 149632 159645 99648 99649 99650 109651 109655 109725 549729 699730 709744 769746 779747 779752 789754 789756 799757 799765 809766 809767 809769 809777 809779 819781A 819788 829789 749794 829795 829800 639801 639900 209902 209906 209908 20
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DOUB
LES
JIGS
FLY
FW S
PORT
SW S
PORT
BIG
GAM
ECI
RCLE
COM
M.
3CONTENTS
TREB
LES
TREBLESShapes : Round, O’Shaugnessy, Hybrid Spark Point,
Scorpic, Barbarian
DOUBLES
JIGSShapes : 90°, 60°, 30°, Ice Fishing
FLY
FRESH WATER SPORTSoft Plastic, Baitholder, Live bait, Match Pole,
Trout Snelled, Carp, Universal
SALT WATER SPORTAssist Hook, Stainless Steel, Siwash
BIG GAMEAssist Hook, Dynacut Southern Tuna, Bay King
CIRCLEOffset and Tournament
COMMERCIAL
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VMC fish hook anatomy
4
barb
s
BARBLESS
MICRO
OUTSIDE
FASTGRIP
REVERSED
KIRBED
STRAIGHT
FAULTLESSCURVED
IN POINT
poin
ts
REGULAR
FORGED
bend
EYED
SPADE
NOTCHED
KNOBBED
ends
STANDARD
NEEDLE EYE
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An optimum level of corrosion resistance exists for each individual fishing application.
You can depend on VMC coatings to preserve the unique sharpness, strength, shape and finish of our hooks for as long as you need them to last.
The wide range of VMC coastings offers an efficient solution adapted to every fishing condition.
Permasteel
The anti-corrosion coating by excellence, exclusive to VMC. The Permasteel secret formula forms a 100% protective shield for even the most vulnerable areas of the hook, whilst maintaining ultimate point sharpness.
Tests have proven that VMC Permasteel prevents signs of corrosion in saltwater for over 1000 hours.
Tin - Tin Red - Tin Blue - Onyx Black
VMC Tin Coatings achieve a perfect balance between coating thickness and point sharpness, to ensure optimum hook performance and resistance to corrosion.
VMC Tin Red and Tin Blue Hooks offer all the advantages of the VMC Tin plating, with a bright coloured varnish for extra visual effect.
Highly recommended for all saltwater fishing applications, particularly those involving intense friction e.g. trolling, or when in direct contact with stainless steel. VMC Tin coatings conserve their full anti-corrosion properties in these situations.
Blue - Black - Red - Nickel Blue - Black Nickel
These coloured hooks receive a thin layer of varnish that will cover the hook without affecting the sharpness of its point. The varnish creates a shield on High Carbon or Vanadium steel by covering the entire hook surface. To ensure that the point keeps 100% of its sharpness, VMC has developed its unique varnish specification to ensure the greatest overall coverage with the thinnest coating.
Bronze - Nickel - Gold
This corrosion scale is founded on tests carried out in the most aggressive saltwater environment possible.
When fishing in Freshwater, these VMC coatings will preserve hook sharpness, strength and appearance to the highest possible level.
Stainless Steel
Reserved for specialized professional and sport hook series, VMC Stainless Steel hooks are an excellent choice for deep sea fishing, salmon and big game.
PS
SS
TITRTBOB
BLBKRDNBBN
BZNIGO
FRES
HWAT
ER
SALT
WAT
EREX
TREM
E CO
NDIT
IONS
1000+hours
VMC
Coat
ing
solu
tions
VMC Expert Tip
Which coating shall I use on my hooks?
5
TREBLES
TREB
LES
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7TREBLE HOOKSROUND SHAPE
TREB
LES
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BK - blackBN - black nickelNI - nickelTR - tin red
BN - black nickelTR - tin red
N° 4 - 6 - 8 - 10 - 12
BK - black
5580
rotatedringINLINE
8650 X strong
8540 forged, round bend
8580 INLINE X strong round bend treble, forged
BK - blackBN - black nickelBZ - bronzePS - permasteelTR - tin red
8544 flatted ring for tube fl ies
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8 TREBLE HOOKSTR
EBLE
S
ROUND SHAPE
8651 X short, X strong
8651DT TEASER TAIL short shank, X strong, round bend
BN - black nickelNI - nickelPS - permasteel
Orangeon BN
Fire Tigeron BN
Lime Frogon BN
Silver Blueon BN
Redon BN
Whiteon BN
Red & Whiteon PS
Red & Whiteon TR
Natural Feathers & Reflective Mylar Fibers
Model No. Hook Color Sizes Dressed Color
8651 BN/DT/FT Black Nickel 6, 4, 2 Fire Tiger
8651 BN/DT/LF Black Nickel 6, 4, 2 Lime Frog
8651 BN/DT/SB Black Nickel 6, 4, 2 Silver Blue
8651 BN/DT/WH Black Nickel 6, 4, 2 White
Model No. Hook Color Sizes Dressed Color
8651 BN/DT/WO Black Nickel 6, 4, 2 Orange
8651 BN/DT/WR Black Nickel 6, 4, 2 Red
8651 PS/DT/RW Perma Steel 6, 4, 2 Red & White
8651 TR/DT/RW Tin Red 6, 4, 2 Red & White
standard : ref. 9649 #4 #3 #2 #1 #1/01x strong : ref. 9650 #5 #4 #3 #2 #12x strong : ref. 9655 #6 - #4 #3 #2
roundtreble hooks
hook sizes with equal wire thickness
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.
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NEW
NEW NEW NEW
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9TREBLE HOOKS
TREB
LES
ROUND SHAPE
BZ - bronzePS - permasteel
BZ - bronze NI - nickel
BZ - bronze
BK - blackBN - black nickel BZ - bronzeGO - goldNI - nickelPS - permasteelTR - tin red
9608 CLIP-IN X strong
9645 fine wire
9648 barbless
9649 standard
open shank
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10 TREBLE HOOKSTR
EBLE
S
ROUND SHAPE
BN - black nickelBZ - bronzeGO - goldNI - nickelPS - permasteelTR - tin red
BN - black nickelBZ - bronzeNI - nickelPS - permasteel
PS - permasteel
9650 X strong
9651 X strong, X short
9655 2 X strong
NEW
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11TREBLE HOOKS
TREB
LES
O’SHAUGNESSY SHAPE
BN - black nickel PS - permasteelTI - tin TR - tin red
PS - permasteel
PS - permasteelTI - tin
* 6 X by USA standards
8527 FISHFIGHTER 4 X strong*, forged
8625 2 X strong
8626 X short, 3 X strong, special trolling
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12 TREBLE HOOKSTR
EBLE
S
O’SHAUGNESSY SHAPE
VMC Expert Tip
Do I need a Round or an O’Shaugnessy shape?
The round bend has a slightly wider gap than the O’Shaugnessy and results in a better and easier setting of the hook, but will open more easily.
Most freshwater applications will use the round bend.
For saltwater or freshwater applications aimed at heavy and powerful fi sh, think O’Shaugnessy, for greater resistance to opening.
BZ - bronze
BZ - bronzeGO - goldNI - nickelPS - permasteel
9607 CLIP-IN
9617 standard
open shank
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13TREBLE HOOKS
TREB
LES
O’SHAUGNESSY SHAPE
BZ - bronzeGO - gold
BZ - bronzeNI - nickelPS - permasteel
BN - black nickelBZ - bronze
BZ - bronzeNI - nickelPS - permasteel
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.
9619 2 X long
9620 X strong
9621 X strong, two barbless points
9622 short shank, X strong
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14 TREBLE HOOKSTR
EBLE
S
O’SHAUGNESSY SHAPE
9625 2 X strong
9626 3 X strong, X short
BN - black nickelPS - permasteel
BN - black nickel BZ - bronzePS - permasteel TR - tin red
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15TREBLE HOOKS
TREB
LES
HYBRID SHAPE
* US standards
BN - black nickelTI - tin
BN - black nickelTI - tin
TI - tin
NEW
7545 SPARK POINT X strong, forged
7556 SPARK POINT 3X strong, forged, inline ring
7560 TROPIC SPARK POINT 6 X strong*, forged
9632 FAULTLESS BEAK X strong, X short
BZ - bronze NI - nickelPS - permasteel
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rotatedringINLINE
NEW
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16 TREBLE HOOKSTR
EBLE
S
SCORPIC SHAPE
5536 DT SURESET® TEASER
8536 SURESET® SCORPIC standard, forged
8537 SURESET® SCORPIC X strong, forged
8538 SURESET® SCORPIC 3 X strong, forged
TI - tin
BN - black nickelTR - tin red
5537 SURESET
5538 SURESET
BN - black nickelTR - tin red
Red Feather Red Flash
White FeatherRed Flash
White FeatherWhite Flash
5536 SURESET
rotatedringINLINE
rotatedringINLINE
rotatedringINLINE
rotatedringINLINE
Model No. Sizes Colors
5536 BN/DT/WR 6, 4, 2 Red Feather Red Flash
5536 BN/DT/RW 6, 4, 2 White Feather Red Flash
5536 BN/DT/WH 6, 4, 2 White Feather White Flash
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17TREBLE HOOKS
TREB
LES
BARBARIAN SHAPE
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BN - black nickel
BN - black nickel
BN - black nickelTR - tin red
8570 out barb, technical bend, forged
8573 forged
8574 2X strong, forged
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.
DOUBLES
DOUB
LES
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19DOUBLE HOOKS
DOUB
LES
BZ - bronzeNI - nickel
BZ - bronze
5905 DOUBLE FROG
5951 DOUBLE FROG
BN - black nickel
8907 DOUBLE FROG extra wide gap
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NEW
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20 DOUBLE HOOKSDO
UBLE
S
BZ - bronze
BZ - bronze
BZ - bronze
BN - black nickelBZ - bronzeNI - nickel
9900 PARROT BEAK open shank, special pike
9902 RYDER brazed 90°
9906 LIMERICK open shank, reversed, inversed
9908 LIMERICK open shank, 90°
JIGS
JIGS
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22 JIG HOOKSJIG
S
90° BEND
7150 BARBARIAN special technical bend
BK - blackBN - black nickel RD - red
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23JIG HOOKS
JIGS
90° BEND
7152 2 X STRONG barbarian
7153 ABERDEEN short shank
7154 FIREBALL 2 X strong
BN - black nickel
BN - black nickel
BN - black nickel
MOQ applies
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NEW
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24 JIG HOOKSJIG
S
90° BEND
BZ - bronzeNI - nickelPS - permasteel
9131 O’SHAUGNESSY X long shank
9147 ABERDEEN eyed
9247 ROUND BEND forged, long shank
BZ - bronzeGO - goldNI - nickel
BZ - bronzeNI - nickel
NEW NEW NEW
BN - black nickelTR - tin red
BN - black nickelTR - tin red
MOQ applies
MOQ applies
6215 FLAT EYE
6261 SPINNER BAIT X strong, round, eyeless
NEW
NEW
NEW
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25JIG HOOKS
JIGS
60° BEND
BN - black nidkel
MOQ applies
6148 ABERDEEN extra wide gap PREMIUM
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7161 ROUND forged
BN - black nickelBZ - bronzeTR - tin red
7218 LONG SHANK forged, eyed
8156 SHAKEY HEAD barbarian
BN - black nickel
BN - black nickel
MOQ applies
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26 JIG HOOKSJIG
S
60° BEND
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27JIG HOOKS
JIGS
30° BEND
ICE FISHING
5349 BARBED SHANK
BZ - bronzeTR - tin red
MOQ applies
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BK - blackBZ - bronze
BK - blackBZ - bronze
2301 RUNKOKOUKUT for jigging lures
2302 RUNKOKOUKUT for jigging lures
NEW
FLY
FLY
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29FLY HOOKS
FLY
BZ - bronzeGO - gold
BZ - bronzeGO - gold
BZ - bronze
7060 NATIONAL DRY FLY forged, turned down eye, X fine wire
7074 SPECIAL NYMPH x-fine wire, turned-in eye, forged, reversed
7075 SPECIAL FLY
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30 FLY HOOKSFL
Y
Formerly 9613
Formerly 9909
BK - blackGO - goldNI - nickel
BK - black
9920for VMC EUROPE
BN - black nickelRD - red
BZ - bronzeGO - gold
8613 SPECIAL SALMON turned up eye, long shank
8909 turned up eye, forged, brazed
8920 SPECIAL SOFT LURES long shank, forged, brazed
9202 curved shank, turned down eye, reversed
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31FLY HOOKS
FLY
BZ - bronze
BZ - bronze
BZ - bronze
BZ - bronze
BZ - bronzeGO - gold
9279 turned down eye, fine wire
9280 turned down eye, forged, fine wire
9282 turned down eye, forged, reversed, short shank
9283 STREAMER turned down eye, X long shank, forged
9288 turned down eye, forged, short shank, X fine wire
For barbless version see 9388 page 32
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32 FLY HOOKSFL
Y
BZ - bronze
BZ - bronze
BZ - bronze
BZ - bronze
9387 NATIONAL ROUND BARBLESS eyed, forged, 1/2 reversed, short shank
9388 NATIONAL FLY BARBLESS turned down eye, forged, short shank, X fine wire
9426 SPROAT FLY turned down eye, long shank
9427 SPROAT FLY turned down eye, extra long shank
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.
FRESH WATER SPORT
FW S
PORT
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34 FRESH WATER SPORT HOOKSFW
SPO
RT
SOFT PLASTIC LURES
BN - black nickelNI - nickelTR - tin red
BN - black nickel
BZ - bronzeNI - nickel
BZ - bronze
5905 DOUBLE FROG
5951 DOUBLE FROG
7119 DROP SHOT fine wire
7250 SPINNER BAIT forged, eyed, round bend
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NEW
NEW
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35FRESH WATER SPORT HOOKS
FW S
PORT
SOFT PLASTIC LURES
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BN - black nickelTR - tin red
BN - black nickel
BN - black nickelTR - tin red
7258 TRAILER round
7310 SLUG super light worm
7311 FASTGRIP SPECIAL RIG’N forged
NEW
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36 FRESH WATER SPORT HOOKSFW
SPO
RT
SOFT PLASTIC LURES
BN - black nickel
BN - black nickel
for Texan style rigs
for Texan style rigs
6319
BN - black nickel
for Texan style rigs
7316 SPECIAL RIG’N HOOK offset locking bend, forged
7317 SPECIAL RIG’N HOOK offset locking bend, 3 X strong, forged
7319 WORM WIDE GAP 1 slice in shank, forged
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37FRESH WATER SPORT HOOKS
FW S
PORT
SOFT PLASTIC LURES
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BN - black nickel
BZ - bronze
BN - black nickel
8312 O’SHAUGNESSY WORM eyed, forged, 90° offset shank
8313 WORM HOOK forged, eyed, offset locking bend
8907 DOUBLE FROG extra wide gap
NEW
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38 FRESH WATER SPORT HOOKSFW
SPO
RT
BAITHOLDER
BZ - bronzeNI - nickelPS - permasteelRD - red
NI - nickelTR - tin red
BZ - bronzeNI - nickelPS - permasteel
BZ - bronzeTR - tin red
9290 FAULTLESS spade end, reversed, 2 slices in shank
9293 FAULTLESS eyed, forged, reversed, X long shank, 2 slices
9291 FAULTLESS eyed, reversed, 2 slices in shank
9292 FAULTLESS turned down eye, forged, reversed, 2 slices in shank
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39FRESH WATER SPORT HOOKS
FW S
PORT
LIVE BAIT
BN - black nickelTR - tin red
BN - black nickelTR - tin red
BN - black nickel
7053 WORM spade end, forged, 2 slices in shank
7054 WORM eyed, forged, 2 slices in shank
7105 SPECIMEN HUNTER wide gap, forged
BN - black nickelTR - tin red
7109 OCTOPUS turned up eye, forged, reversed
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40 FRESH WATER SPORT HOOKSFW
SPO
RT
LIVE BAIT
BN - black nickelTR - tin red
BN - black nickel
7199 FAULTLESS OCTOPUS turned up eye, forged, reversed
7356 SURE SET WALLEYE-SALMON eyed, special bend
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41FRESH WATER SPORT HOOKS
FW S
PORT
LIVE BAIT
BN - black nickelBZ - bronzeNI - nickelPS - permasteel
BZ - bronzeNI - nickelPS - permasteelTR - tin red
GO - gold
9260 FAULTLESS O’SHAUGNESSY eyed, short shank
9299 FAULTLESS OCTOPUS turned up eye, forged, reversed
9365 SALMON EGG turned up eye, reversed
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42 FRESH WATER SPORT HOOKSFW
SPO
RT
MATCH POLE
BZ - bronzeRD - red
BZ - bronzeRD - red
BN - black nickel
BN - black nickel
BN - black nickel
7001 PERFECTION ultra light, long shank
7002 PERFECTION fine light, medium opening
7003 PERFECTION super match
7004 PERFECTION strong match
7005 PERFECTION quiver feeder
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FW S
PORT
MATCH POLE
BN - black nickel
BN - black nickel
BK - black BN - black nickelNI - nickel
NI - nickel RD - red
7017 BARBLESS spade end, forged, reversed
7018 BARBLESS eyed, forged, reversed
7030 ROUND spade end, short-shank, fine wire
7031 CRYSTAL spade end, long shank, X fine wire
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RT
MATCH POLE
BN - black nickel
BN - black nickel
BK - black NI - nickel
7036 CRYSTAL SP. MAGGOT spade end, micro barb, medium wire
7038 SPECIAL BEND spade end, micro barb, long shank, X fine wire
7040 ROUND spade end, micro barb, X fine wire
BK - black NI - nickelRD - red
7032 CRYSTAL spade end, 2 X long shank, 2 X fine wire PREMIUM
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FW S
PORT
MATCH POLE
BZ - bronzeNI - nickel
BL - blueNI - nickel
BL - blue
BL - blueBZ - bronzeNI - nickelRD - red
GO - goldNI - nickel
9009 CRYSTAL spade end, X long shank, X fine wire
9011 CRYSTAL spade end, X long shank, X fine wire
9012 CRYSTAL spade end, barbless, X long shank, X fine
9013 CRYSTAL spade end, X long shank, 2 X fine wire
9016 CRYSTAL spade end, long shank, fine wire
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SPO
RT
BK - black
BZ - bronze
BZ - bronzeNI - nickel
9020 CRYSTAL spade end, X long shank
9139 ROUND spade end, forged, reversed
9140 ROUND spade end, long shank, fine wire
MATCH POLE
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47FRESH WATER SPORT HOOKS
FW S
PORT
TROUT SNELLED
NI - nickel
BK - black NI - nickel
BK - black
BN - black nickel
BN - black nickel
7045 ROUND spade end, X fine wire
7050 SPECIMEN TROUT spade end, forged
7051 CRYSTAL spade end, forged, long shank
7052 SPECIAL spade end, fine wire
7235 SPARK POINT SPECIMEN spade end, forged, reversed
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RT
TROUT SNELLED
9336
BZ - bronzeNI - nickel
BL - blue
BL - blueRD - red
BN - black nickelBZ - bronze
BZ - bronze
9223 VALSESIANI spade end, short shank, reversed
9333 NATIONAL notched shank, forged, reversed
9335 NATIONAL spade end, forged, reversed, special long point
9337 NATIONAL X strong, bent in point, forged, reversed, strong wire, X short shank
9384 NATIONAL BARBLESS spade end, forged, reversed, short shank
N° 2 - 4 - 5 - 6 - 7 - 8 - 10
BL - blue
barbless
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FW S
PORT
TROUT SNELLED
BZ - bronzeGO - goldNI - nickelPS - permasteel
BZ - bronzeNI - nickel
BZ - bronzeGO - goldNI - nickel
NI - nickel
9408 CRYSTAL spade end, forged
9409 CRYSTAL spade end, forged, reversed
9410 CRYSTAL eyed, forged
9480 ROUND spade end, short shank
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RT
CARP
BN - black nickel
BN - black nickel
BN - black nickel
BN - black nickel
7100 eyed, forged, reversed
7102 turned up eye, reversed, forged
7103 barbless, turned up eye, reversed, forged
7104 turned up eye, special outside barb, forged
Identical to 7102 except barbless
N° 2 - 4 - 6
BN - black nickel
7106 FASTGRIP X strong, forged, half reversed
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51FRESH WATER SPORT HOOKS
FW S
PORT
CARP
BN - black nickel
7107 FASTGRIP turned down eye 15°, X strong, forged, half reversed
BN - black nickel
BN - black nickel
BN - black nickel
7111 SPARK POINT reversed, forged
7112 SPARK POINT turned up eye 45°, forged
7113 SPARK POINT 25° turned down eye, forged, reversed
BN - black nickelGO - gold
7110 X strong, spade end, reversed, forged
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52 FRESH WATER SPORT HOOKSFW
SPO
RT
UNIVERSAL
BZ - bronze
BZ - bronzeGO - goldNI - nickel
BZ - bronzeGO - goldNI - nickel
GO - goldNI - nickel
BZ - bronzeGO - goldNI - nickel
9143 LIMERICK spade end, short shank, X strong
9210 LIMERICK spade end, reversed, fine wire
9213 LIMERICK eyed, short shank, fine wire
9214 LIMERICK spade end, reversed, short shank, fine wire
9276 CRYSTAL eyed, short shank
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UNIVERSAL
BZ - bronzeGO - goldNI - nickelPS - permasteel
BZ - bronzeNI - nickel
BZ - bronzeGO - goldNI - nickel
9284 NATIONAL spade end, forged, reversed, short shank
9285 NATIONAL ROUND eyed, forged, half reversed, long shank
9287 NATIONAL ROUND eyed, forged, half reversed, short shank
For barbless version see 9384 page 48
For barbless version see 9387 page 32
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UNIVERSAL
BZ - bronzeNI - nickelPS - permasteel
BZ - bronze
BZ - bronzeNI - nickel
BZ - bronze
9294 FAULTLESS spade end, forged, reversed, short shank
9295 FAULTLESS eyed, forged, reversed, fine wire
9296 FAULTLESS eyed, forged, reversed, short shank
9725 KIRBY eyed, X strong
SALT WATER SPORT
SW S
PORT
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56 SALTWATER SPORT HOOKSSW
SPO
RT
BN - black nickelTR - tin red
7054 WORM eyed, forged, 2 slices in shank
BN - black nickel
7106 FASTGRIP X strong, forged, half reversed
BN - black nickel
7107 FASTGRIP turned down eye 15°, X strong, forged, half reversed
BN - black nickel
TI - tin
7225 SPARK POINT DORADO spade end, forged, reversed
7240 FASTGRIP SURFCASTING eyed, long shank, 3 barbs on shank
PREMIUM
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PREMIUM
PREMIUM
PREMIUM
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57SALTWATER SPORT HOOKS
SW S
PORT
PREMIUM
PREMIUM
PREMIUM
OB - onyx blackTI - bright tin
IGFA Ruling:
Assist hooks or other such single hooks that are attached to a lure with a lead constructed of monofi lament, multifi lament, wire or other such material must conform to the following: when using assist hooks on any artifi cial lure, other than a skirted lure, the lead cannot be more than 1½ hook’s length and the bend of the hook may not be more than 4 inches (101 mm), whichever is less, from the closest point of attachment on the lure. Double and treble hooks may not be used as assist hooks.
BN - black nickelRD - red
BN - black nickelPS - permasteel
7245 SPARK POINT ABERDEEN eyed, forged
7262 LIVE BAIT X strong, eyed, forged, short shank
7264 JIGGING ASSIST eyed, extra wide gap, micro barb
NEW
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58 SALTWATER SPORT HOOKSSW
SPO
RT
OB - onyx black
7360R DYNAMIC live bait with solid ring, forged
8117S LIVE BAIT stainless steel, X strong, reversed, forged
OB - onyx black
stainless steel
7360 DYNAMIC live bait eyed, forged PREMIUM
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SW S
PORT
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stainless steel
stainless steel
BN - black nickelBZ - bronzePS - permasteelTR - tin red
8255S O’SHAUGNESSY stainless steel, eyed, forged, long shank
8294S FAULTLESS stainless steel, spade end, forged, flatted, reversed
8299 - 8299S OCTOPUS FAULTLESS turned up eye, forged, reversed
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SPO
RT
PS - permasteel
BK - black
BL - blueBZ - bronzeNI - nickel
BK - blackBN - black nickelBZ - bronzeGO - goldNI - nickel
8755 SEA KIRBY turned down open ring, reversed
9144 ABERDEEN WORM eyed, forged, 2 slices in shank
9145 ROUND eyed, long shank, fine wire
9146 ABERDEEN eyed, X long shank
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PORT
BK - blackBZ - bronze
BN - black nickelNI - nickelPS - permasteel
BN - black nickelNI - nickelPS - permasteel
9149 ABERDEEN eyed, forged, X long shank
9170 SALMON SIWASH eyed, special long point
9171 SALMON SIWASH open eyed, special long point
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RT
BZ - bronzeNI - nickelPS - permasteel
9255 O’SHAUGNESSY forged, long shank
BN - black nickelBZ - bronzeNI - nickelPS - permasteel
PS - permasteel
9260 FAULTLESS O’SHAUGNESSY eyed, short shank, live bait
9300 WIDE GAP spade end, forged, reversed, long line
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BZ - bronzePS - permasteel
9301 FAULTLESS X strong, spade end, forged, reversed
BZ - bronzeNI - nickel
BZ - bronzeNI - nickel
9800 WIDE GAP eyed, straight shank, half reversed
9801 WIDE GAP turned out eye, half reversed
BIG GAME
BIG
GAM
E
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BIG
GAM
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stainless steel
8700S DYNACUT SOUTHERN TUNA stainless steel, eyed, forged, inward point
Big Game STAINLESS STEEL Dynacut Series
The stainless steel Dynacut Big Game series feature the fi rst ready-to-fi sh, 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 fi sh, instantly providing a perfect setting of the hook for a safe and clean fi ght.
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.
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66 BIG GAME HOOKSBI
G GA
ME
stainless steel
8701S DYNACUT BAY KING stainless steel, forged PREMIUM
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BIG
GAM
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PREMIUM
TI - tin
8705 DYNACUT BAY KING eyed, forged
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68 BIG GAME HOOKSBI
G GA
ME
TI - tin
8709 DYNACUT SOUTHERN TUNA eyed, inward point, forged
OB - onyx blackTI - bright tin
7264 JIGGING ASSIST eyed, extra wide gap, micro barb
PREMIUM
PREMIUM
NEW
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69BIG GAME HOOKS
BIG
GAM
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PS - permasteel
9729 BIG GAME southern tuna, brazed, tapered eye
Double conepoint
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70 BIG GAME HOOKSBI
G GA
ME
PS - permasteel
9730 BIG GAME bay king, brazed, tapered eye
Double conepoint
CIRCLE
CIRC
LE
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72 CIRCLE HOOKSCI
RCLE
OFFSET
BN - black nickel
BN - black nickelTR - tin red
7381 SURE SET CIRCLE eyed, forged, kirbed, reversed (offset)
7384 SPORT CIRCLE turned out eye, forged, reversed
stainless steel
7382S 3 X STRONG LONGLINE eyed, forged, reversed
PREMIUM
PREMIUM
PREMIUM
NEW
BN - black nickelPS - permasteelTR - tin red
8382 SPORT CIRCLE 3 X strong, eyed, forged, reversed
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CIRC
LE
TOURNAMENT
PREMIUM
PREMIUM
BN - black nickelTR - tin red
7385 eyed, extra wide gap, forged
The VMC Tournament Circle Hooks offer 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 fl at circle hooks.
BN - black nickelPS - permasteel
7387 X strong, eyed, forged
TI - tin
7383 3 X STRONG eyed
NEW
NEW
PREMIUM
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74 CIRCLE HOOKSCI
RCLE
PS - permasteelTI - tin
9789 HEAVY DUTY SPORT CIRCLE eyed, forged
BN - black nickelPS - permasteel
8386 3 X STRONG eyed, forged
5789
9789 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 fl at (non-reversed). In order to obtain the maximum level of resistance on each hook, VMC uses the fi nest 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 signifi cantly 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!
TOURNAMENT
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NEW
COMMERCIAL
COMM
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TI - tin
TI - tin
PS - permasteel
7760 LONGLINE CIRCLE eyed, long shank, curved-in point
7761 LONGLINE CIRCLE long shank, extra curved-in point
9744 SEA KIRBY spade end, reversed
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PS - permasteelTI - tin
PS - permasteel all sizes 11 to 20S - stainless steel n° 11 to 16
PS - permasteel
9746 SEA ROUND spade end, point 1/4 kirby
9747 SEA ROUND X strong, spade end
NEW
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PS - permasteel
PS - permasteelTI - tin
9752 SEA KIRBY eyed
9754 SEA ROUND eyed
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PS - permasteel
PS - permasteel
9756 SEA KIRBY eyed
9757 SEA ROUND eyed
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PS - permasteelTI - tin
PS - permasteelTI - tin
PS - permasteel
PS - permasteelTI - tin
PS - permasteel
9765 LONGLINE in-line ring, reversed
9767 LONGLINE reversed
9777 SEA KIRBY X long, bent shank
9766 LONGLINE in-line ring, reversed
9769 LONGLINE baiter circle, curved in point
Also available in sizes 10/0 and 12/0.
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TI - tin
PS - permasteel
9779 SEA KIRBY eyed, X long shank
9781A TUNA straight point
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PS - permasteelTI - tin
PS - permasteel
9788 LONG LINE circle hook reversed
9795 SHARK eyed
Available sizes 1/0 - 2/0 - 3/0 - 4/0 - 5/0 - 6/0 - 7/0 - 8/0 - 10/0
with swivel
9794
Since 1796, the family firm of Viellard Migeon et Cie, located on the
borders of Switzerland and Alsace, has maintained a tradition of manu-
facturing the highest quality steel products.
Over 100 years ago they began to manufacture fish hooks… each
hook being individually hand crafted. Today, modern VMC craftsmen,
working totally automated equipment, using advanced techniques and
state-of-the-art engineering principles, produce millions of quality
crafted fish hooks per day.
All VMC hooks are made from the finest steels, given an exclusive
tempering process and unsurpassed sharpness for clean penetration
and immediate hook-up.
VMC Peche is a member of the Rapala VMC Group of companies.
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Two hundred year old enterprises and families International Association
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