PAGE 7 CHOOSINGTHE RIGHT VMC® HOOK Refer to this page to understand the icons displayed alongside the hooks in this catalogue. 1X strong, 2X strong etc. 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. See page 6 STRENGTH BARB STEEL END SHANK POINT The gap and shape of the hook bend impacts catch-potential and resistance to opening. GAP/BEND PROFILE Forging the hook wire gives improved resistance to opening. FORGING UNIVERSAL SINGLE HOOKS FRESHWATER SINGLE HOOKS SALTWATER SINGLE HOOKS JIG HOOKS SINGLE HOOKS FOR LURES TREBLE/DOUBLE HOOKS