bassman843 Posted December 20, 2008 Report Share Posted December 20, 2008 can any one tell me the quality difference between vmc and gamakatsu jig hooks I am lookng for a cheaper hook for my jigs.I was wanting to get these 60 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
diemai Posted December 21, 2008 Report Share Posted December 21, 2008 (edited) @ bassman843 Don't know about jig hooks , but concerning their trebles , the Gamakatsu brand is sharper and of better quality . But at least over here in Germany they are also more expensive . The VMC , Mustad and Eagle Claw trebles , that I rig onto most of my lures , offer good quality at a reasonable price:yes: . But onto my jigging spoons I exclusively rig the ones from Gamakatsu , since the fish sometimes are only curious about that bottom-dancing lure and "bump their nose onto it" , and the Gamakatsu's are the only ones , that I know to still nail them like that ! greetz , diemai Edited December 21, 2008 by diemai Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Munkin Posted December 21, 2008 Report Share Posted December 21, 2008 I will admit that the Gamakatsu hooks are sharper out of the box but barely. Personally I have used the Mustads for years without any complaints. The only reason I even own or pour on the Gamakatsu's is someone else wanted them. Allen Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jflures Posted December 21, 2008 Report Share Posted December 21, 2008 I personally like both brands (vmc, Gammies) they both seem to be great quality hooks. Diemai have you used the VMC Sureset hooks for your spoons. We do a lot of spoonin for walleyes out here and since I have changed over to the suresets my hookup rate has went way up!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ogajiga Posted December 21, 2008 Report Share Posted December 21, 2008 VMC USA has sent me requested samples 3x. CONTACT VMC INC Tho don't use the VMC shakey hook you mentioned, I was impressed enuf with the quality of the 7161 60* flipping jig hooks to order several sizes. IMO, the VMCs feel a bit stronger than equivelant Mustad 32786 and maybe a bit sharper. Cost more too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
diemai Posted December 21, 2008 Report Share Posted December 21, 2008 @ jflures Thanks about that hint , checked that VMC site for these sureset hooks , since I did not quite know about them . Suppose , that they are quite new on the market ? Things , that proove to be successful in the US , most likely do come over here a little later , obviously . Haven't seen them on the trays of tackle shops before , only on a new model of a "Rapala" bait . But it seems logical , that this hook increases hook-up rates with its one big wide gap hook bend potruding widely over the lures edge:yes: ! greetz , diemai Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jflures Posted December 21, 2008 Report Share Posted December 21, 2008 No problem! I have a good buddy that is a guide and he swears by them! Since I switched over to them I love em too! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smalljaw Posted December 21, 2008 Report Share Posted December 21, 2008 I would rather use the mustad hooks over VMC or Gamakatsu for a couple of reasons. The Gamakatsu is shaper than the VMC and they both are a bit sharper than the mustad but if you're fishing around any kind of cover you can't beat the durability of the point on the mustads, one snag with either the Gammy or VMC and the hook is junk. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ogajiga Posted December 21, 2008 Report Share Posted December 21, 2008 (edited) Smalljaw, I agree - the sharper the point the more thinned out the steel which means more vulnerability to point fold on a hard snag. Guess we choose between durability or sharpness, no perfect hook. I can often repair a folded point with a round nose wire bending pliers tho. Edited December 21, 2008 by hawnjigs Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ddl Posted December 22, 2008 Report Share Posted December 22, 2008 gama is a way better product than vmc.btw vmc customers service is verry poor Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bassman843 Posted December 22, 2008 Author Report Share Posted December 22, 2008 thanks for all the info megabass uses vmc hooks don't they. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rangerboats1 Posted December 25, 2008 Report Share Posted December 25, 2008 gama is a way better product than vmc.btw vmc customers service is verry poor Why would you need customer service for? If they don't work go buy others. Hooks are not computers:nuhuh: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smallmouthaholic Posted December 26, 2008 Report Share Posted December 26, 2008 can any one tell me the quality difference between vmc and gamakatsu jig hooks I am lookng for a cheaper hook for my jigs.I was wanting to get these 60 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
