Jighead61 Posted May 24, 2021 Report Share Posted May 24, 2021 It's a relatively new company and I'm wondering if anyone has any experience with them. I'm especially interested in their V-Loc version hooks. Thanks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smalljaw Posted May 25, 2021 Report Share Posted May 25, 2021 The hooks are legit!! I've used the round bend 10786 which is their version of the Mustad 32786 and it is a good hook. I also used the 11149 in a size #4 for crappie jigs and it is kind of a cross between the EC Lil nasty and the Matzuo sickle. The wire is about the same diameter as the EC, the first bend is the same as the Matzuo sickle and the point is slightly curved like the Lil nasty. I will say this, their points have held up so far and make no mistake, they are sharp. I have not used any of the larger V-Loc hooks but based on what I have experienced so far I know I'm going to get some eventually. I really want to try the 11798 for some shaky heads. The reason is the V-Loc or sickle style hooks really hold fish, at least the 90 degree ones do. I use a 3/0 EC Lil nasty for small finesse swimbaits with 6lb line for river smallmouth in clear shallow water. I have never had a fish throw it when using that hook. So I want to try it in the 60 degree flat eye version and see if it works as well as the 90 degree hooks do. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
basskat Posted May 25, 2021 Report Share Posted May 25, 2021 Is there a cross reference as to what these hooks match up with? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smalljaw Posted May 26, 2021 Report Share Posted May 26, 2021 18 hours ago, basskat said: Is there a cross reference as to what these hooks match up with? Aside from the 90 degree hooks which seem to match up to the EC 570 you can tell by the number. The 10786 is equivalent to the Mustad 32786. The 10798 is equivalent to the Mustad 32798. If the number starts with a 10 it is a round bend, if it begins with 11 it is a V-Loc or sickle style. All you need to do is go to their website or Barlow's Tackle, Barlow's has the hooks categorized into 90 degree fine and heavy, 60 degree, 30 degree, and flat eye which makes it easy to find what you need. 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
basskat Posted May 27, 2021 Report Share Posted May 27, 2021 Thanks! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bassinfool Posted May 27, 2021 Report Share Posted May 27, 2021 I has some of the V hooks that I use in my shaky heads and magnum shaky heads and they're bad to the bone. Very sharp, stout and hold fish well once they're hooked which is really important to me with the magnum heads. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jighead61 Posted May 28, 2021 Author Report Share Posted May 28, 2021 Thanks everyone. I appreciate the feedback. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Outlaw4 Posted June 25, 2021 Report Share Posted June 25, 2021 (edited) I just put some 60* Victory hooks in a custom jig mold designed for the Mustad 32786 and they fit fine and jigs turned out nice. Have not fished them yet but no bad ones in the samples i have. Also put some light wire 90* red hooks in a do it ball head jig and those were good as well. Again not fished with yet but they made fine jigs. Was able to put over size hooks with no issues. They seem sharp and if they are indeed able to keep fish pinned as designed i feel they will be a good additional option for people. ...should also note here i was specifically looking to try the V LOC technology, if it works it could make these an exceptional value Edited June 25, 2021 by Outlaw4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
psilvers Posted June 28, 2021 Report Share Posted June 28, 2021 Where are Victory Hooks made? Thanks, Pete 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
