INTRODUCTION
PS - PERMASTEEL ®
BK - BLACK
BL - BLUE
BZ - BRONZE
NT - PTFE
BN - BLACK NICKEL
GO - GOLD
NI - NICKEL
RD - RED
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.
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 600 hours.
The Coastal PTFE coating 
(CT) is 5 times more 
corrosion resistant than 
a PTFE. It increases the 
penetration speed by 
50% compared with a 
classic black nickel coating.This exclusive 
technology is the result of 3 years intensive 
researches at the VMC factory in France. 
The new Coastal Black finish, unique 
to VMC®, is the ultimate combination 
of an innovative coating for extreme 
corrosion resistance and a premium hook 
finishing process for maximum sharpness. 
The perfect balance between coating thickness 
and point sharpness, to ensure optimum hook 
performance and resistance against corrosion.
Smooth P.T.F.E. coating is now 
available on a number of 
VMC® premium models. This 
technical coating improves hook discretion 
and increases penetration speed by 50 %.
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.When 
fishing in freshwater, these VMC® coatings 
will preserve hook sharpness, strength and 
appearance to the highest possible level.
Carbon stabilizes iron during temperature changes. 
The higher the level of carbon, the stronger the steel. 
VMC® uses premium-quality high carbon steel to give 
a thinner hook 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..
HI-CARBON
STEEL
STAINLESS
STEEL
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..
VANADIUM®
STEEL
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.
CONE CUT®
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.
CUT POINT
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.
 DYNACUT™ POINT
Developed for Big Game Fishing The geometry of the Dynacut point 
allows the hook to easily penetrate the hardest part of the jaw of 
Big Game species such as marlin, shark and giant tuna, instantly 
providing a perfect setting of the hook for a safe and clean fight.
CB - COASTAL BLACK
TI - TIN
TR - TIN RED
CT - COASTAL PTFE
FRESHWATER
SALTWATER
EXTREME CONDITIONS
NEEDLE SHARP™
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.
SPARK POINT®
Developed exclusively by VMC® for ultimate performance hooks. A 
premium 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. 
NEEDLE CONE
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.. 
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