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VMC
®
POINTS
VMC
®
STEELS
VMC
®
COATINGS
VMC
®
Needle Sharp™ is the very latest in premium point
technology from VMC
®
, the result of a unique point-grinding
process, chemically sharpened to perfection.
Developed exclusively by VMC
®
for ultimate performance
hooks.
A premium point hardened by forming, followed by chemical
sharpeningensurespermanenthooksharpness.Frontandback
reinforcement ribs guarantee the point’s rigidity. Energy
channels increase the speed of penetration and optimise the
point’s driving force upon striking.
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 micro-barbs 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.
Fastgrip
®
’s penetration power is 15% superior to that of an
ordinary point.
The result of a sharpening technique that gathers the metal
fibers and squeezes them toward the center of the point.
By compressing rather than cutting, VMC
®
has created a point
equal or superior in sharpness to the best available and incredibly
stronger.
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.
The traditional hook point with excellent penetration capacity.
This standard hook point is the most widely manufactured in
the world.
All VMC
®
hooks beginning with the number “9” have a standard
Cut Point, unless otherwise indicated.
Ground Needle Point
Exceptional Sharpness
VMC
®
Vanadium
®
hooks owe their success to their
lightness allied with their incredible resistance : up
to 25% increased strength.
VMC
®
Vanadium
®
steel is perfect for any finesse-
style hooks that require instant penetration.
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
®
coatings offers an efficient solution adapted to every fishing condition.
Carbon stabilizes iron during temperature changes.
The higher the level of carbon, the stronger the
steel.
VMC
®
uses premium-quality high carbon steel to
allow for a thinner hook with the highest quality
point and durability.
Reserved for special professional and premium
sport hook series, stainless steel is perfect for deep
sea fishing, salmon and big fish.
Ultimate corrosion resistance
requiring no further
coating.
8117S
-
8255S
(see page 74)
8294S
-
8299S
(see page 75)
8700S
(see page 98)
-
8701S
(see page 99)
9746S
(see page 108)
PS - Permasteel
®
BZ - Bronze
NI - Nickel
GO- Gold
BK - Black
RD - Red
BL - Blue
FRESHWATER
BN- Black Nickel
OB - Onyx Black
TR - Tin Red
TI - Tin
SALTWATER
EXTREME CONDITIONS
1000+ hours !
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.
The perfect balance between coating
thickness and point sharpness, to ensure
optimumhook performance and resistance
against corrosion.
Tin and Tin Red coatings are highly
recommended for all saltwater fishing
applications, particularly those involving
intense friction such as trolling or when
in direct contact with stainless steel.
These coloured hooks receive a thin
layer of unique varnish that covers the
hook without affecting the sharpness
of its point. The varnish creates a shield
on Hi-Carbon and Vanadium
®
steel by
covering the entire hook surface.
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.
New smooth PTFE coating
increases penetration speed
by
50%
.
NT-PTFE
VMC
®
TECHNOLOGY
SS - Stainless Steel
