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Inspired and approved by bass pro Michael “Ike” Iaconelli, VMC’s new series of hooks and jigs will have heads turning, completely changing the landscape of hook application and presentation.
“When it comes to fish hook innovation and design, VMC is without question the pioneer,” said Iaconelli, a VMC and Rapala pro. “I teamed with VMC to help create some of the most state-of-the-art hooks and jigs I have ever seen or fished. These won’t just change the way anglers present a bait, they’re changing the art of fishing all together.”
VMC’s new Ike-approved hook and jig series features the following:
Rugby Jig
Sure to be an overnight sensation, the VMC Rugby Jig sets the stage for an entirely new jig category.
Designed for multiple presentations, the Rugby Jig features an extra-wide-gap hook with an offset just below the jig head that secures soft plastics and creates a lifelike presentation while at rest. Boasting VMC’s signature three-degree offset “tweak” hook point, the Rugby Jig’s recessed eye imparts additional bass-mesmerizing action. It’s available in two colors, black and green pumpkin, and eight weights: 1/16 ounce, 1/8 ounce, 3/16 ounce, 1/4 ounce, 5/16 ounce, 3/8 ounce, 1/2 ounce and 3/4 ounce.
SpinShot™ Wide Gap
First, VMC revolutionized the drop-shot method with its SpinShot™ hook. Now, it’s introducing another game-changer with the new SpinShot Wide Gap, the perfect hardware for power-shotting big creature baits.
Completely eliminating line twist, the SpinShot system features a nimble swiveling wire structure that guarantees 100-percent free rotation of the hook. The new wide-gap offering accommodates bigger baits. Hook size options are: 1/0, 2/0, 3/0.
Swimbait Jig
Perfectly amplifying softbaits, the Swimbait Jig features a concave, minnow-shaped head accented with flared gills, 3D eyes and meticulous color patterns that will induce strike after strike. Featuring a 1X strong, hi-carbon steel hook and forged shank, the Swimbait Jig is ready for action.
The Swimbait Jig’s double-wire keeper system ensures that softbaits will stay on securely. Its concave head allows baits to flawlessly hug tight, presenting a free-flowing, seamless in-water action. The Swimbait Jig is available in four color patterns, blue gill, blue shad, shad and white, and five weights, ranging from 1/8 ounce to 3/4 ounce.
Flippin’ and Heavy Duty Flippin’
Designed to haul bass out of the jungle, VMC’s Flippin’ and Heavy Duty Flippin’ straight-shank hooks are tough as nails.
Ideal for flippin’ and pitchin’ into heavy cover, the Flippin’ Hook features a double-spiked baitholder with opposing barbs that lock on softbaits. Unlike other flippin’ style hooks, VMC Flippin’ Hooks incorporate resin-closed eyes that prevent line slip. And the strategically placed keeper system exposes a 1/8-inch area between the eye and holder, allowing anglers to tie the perfect snell and standard rigging set up.
The Flippin’ Hook is available in sizes 2, 1, 1/0, 2/0, 3/0 and 4/0. The Heavy Duty Flippin’ Hook comes in size 3/0, 4/0 and 5/0.
Worm Hook and Heavy Duty Worm Hook
An angling classic, the VMC Worm hook features a three-degree offset point that provides flawless hooksets, time after time. For added performance, the eye of the hook is resin closed, preventing line slip and fraying - offering a seamless presentation.
Designed for multiple applications and line preferences, the Worm Hook is available in sizes 2, 1, 1/0, 2/0, 3/0, 4/0 and 5/0. Perfect for braided lines, the Heavy Duty Worm Hook comes in sizes 1/0, 2/0, 3/0, 4/0, 5/0, 6/0 and 7/0.
Wide Gap Hook and Heavy Duty Wide Gap
A bass angling staple, the VMC Wide Gap hook features an offset behind the eye that arches away, then back toward the hook bend, making it ideal for larger softbaits. Pair that with the three-degree “tweak” points of each hook, and anglers have wide-gap hooks that provide hassle-free and instant hooksets each and every time.
Both hooks feature VMC’s exclusive resin-closed eye to prevent line slip and are available in multiple sizes. The Wide Gap is available in 1/0, 2/0, 3/0, 4/0 and 5/0, while the Heavy Duty Wide Gap comes in 2/0, 3/0, 4/0, 5/0, 6/0, 7/0 and 8/0.
Heavy Duty Swimbait Hook
and Heavy Duty Weighted Swimbait Hook
The swimbait craze has taken bass enthusiasts by storm and VMC’s Heavy Duty Swimbait Hook and Heavy Duty Weighted Swimbait Hook are all that and more.
The Heavy Duty Swimbait Hook, available in sizes 3/0 to 7/0, features a tapered, locking spring that firmly holds softbaits to the nose of the hook. The extra big hook is ideal for hollow belly swimbaits, creature baits and frog baits. The Heavy Duty Weighted Swimbait Hook is available in sizes 3/0 to 7/0.
Wacky Hook and Wacky Weedless Hook
VMC’s Wacky Hook features an extra-wide gap for ultimate presentations and - unlike other wacky hooks - flaunts a unique, turned down, resin-closed eye. The epoxied eye benefits anglers by guaranteeing that even the thinnest, lightest braid will not slip through the hook eye. And the hook’s smooth, non-abrasive texture ensures that the thinnest of lines won’t fray. The Wacky Hook is available in seven sizes, 4 to 4/0.
The Wacky Weedless Hook sports a finesse hook with a wider weedless guard that lays into the hook, allowing the bait and hook to seamlessly swim through vegetation. Available in seven sizes from 4 to 4/0, the Wacky Weedless puts a new twist on a scoring technique.
Wacky Weedless Jig
Developed in partnership with tournament champions Mike Iaconelli, Ott DeFoe and Davy Hite, the Wacky Weedless Jig features VMC’s unique resin-closed eye at its base, guaranteeing the thinnest, lightest braided line will not slip through it. The stainless steel weedguard allows anglers to present their favorite wacky worm in the most natural way and hold it in place when running the heaviest of cover.
Featuring a Tweak Point, the Wacky Weedless Hook’s point is bent at three degrees, increasing your hook rate tenfold. It’s available in four weights (1/16 ounce, 1/8 ounce, 3/16 ounce and 1/4 ounce) and two colors (black and green pumpkin).
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