patrick reif Posted November 4, 2010 Report Share Posted November 4, 2010 I generaly order my hooks in larger bulks, but I'm running low right now. Captain Hooks has the VMC ewg worm hooks at a pretty fair price for 250 count bags. How do these compare to Mustad and Matzuo worm hooks? I've never used VMC, and need honest opinions before pulling the trigger. If it makes a differance I'll be buying the 2/0 and 4/0. FWIW, I think Eagle Claw sucks, gammies are over priced, and I can't find Owner in large bulks. Mostly I use Matzuo because they're super sharp and inexpensive...they're also brittle. I like Mustad for most applications though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mark poulson Posted November 4, 2010 Report Share Posted November 4, 2010 Patrick, I would only buy a small number, and try them before you buy in quantity. There's nothing more frustrating than having a couple hundred hooks you don't like staring you in the face. While I've use the VMC hooks from time to time, I prefer the Mustad Lite Wire EWG Ultrapoint worm hook. I can get a good hookset with a medium action rod and 8lb fluoro with those hooks, because the wire is so thin, but they are still strong. I've had the same size Owner's and Gamakatsu's open up. I use them anywhere from 1 to 5/0. The 5/0 is great for fat plasics, like Ikas. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rugbyfisherman Posted November 4, 2010 Report Share Posted November 4, 2010 I bought a bunch from Captain hooks VMC EWG 4/0 and they are really nice hooks. Although you do get a couple that have a sharp end cut which is bent to form the eyelet and it has cut my line a few times....no biggie though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nova Posted November 4, 2010 Report Share Posted November 4, 2010 I used VMC hooks for years and I have no complaints. Nice and sharp. I also use Gammies which I find just a little better but they cost more as well. Go ahead and try them; I don't think you will be disappointed that you bought them. www.novalures.com Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BBK Posted November 5, 2010 Report Share Posted November 5, 2010 VMC are second on my list, gama being #1. Mustad is a close third because of the low cost, but I think VMC are sharper. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
patrick reif Posted November 5, 2010 Author Report Share Posted November 5, 2010 I've ordered 100 each of the 2/0 and 4/0. When they come in, if I like them, I'll go to my standard 500 count order on each. Thanks for the help guys Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pitbull Baits Posted November 9, 2010 Report Share Posted November 9, 2010 I think Rapala owns them if I remeber right. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
