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SHANK
STRENGTH
POINT
PROFILE
STEEL
FORGING
END
Forging the hook wire gives improved resistance to opening.
See page 4
1X strong, 2X strong etc. is an indication of wire thickness.
The higher the «X» number, the stronger the wire.
GAP/BEND
The gap and shape of 
the hook bend impacts 
catch-potential and 
resistance to opening.
BARB
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VMC® FISH HOOK ANATOMY
TECHNOLOGY

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