“For the last year or so, I’ve been working with the Mustad
Product Development Team to design a replacement treble hook that
offers the right balance of hooking and holding power. All told,
it’s meant countless hours on the water tinkering and testing
different shapes and wire sizes to create a design that meets all
my needs. I wish I would have had this hook sooner because I know
it would have made the difference in several tournaments. It’s a
must-have for improving the hook-ups on crank baits.” -Kevin
VanDam
Hooks are black nickle; 11 hooks per package. Available in 4
sizes - 1, 2, 4, and 6.
Features:
- Special KVD Shape: The specially engineered shape
combines hooking capability with exceptional holding properties.
The modified design of the “KVD” features a precise shape that
almost “locks” a fish into the elbow of the bend, making it
virtually impossible to throw the hook. The precise point alignment
provides for an optimal angle of point impact, which translates
into increased power at hook set for optimum penetration. One
important side benefit is that the angled shape makes this hook
less prone to snagging on structure than round bend trebles.
- Short Shank: The 2X short shank eliminates hook tangling
that can often occur on shorter bodied crank baits. It also allows
anglers to use larger hooks, further increasing hooking potential.
For example: Kevin’s personal recommendation is to replace stock
Size 4 hooks with the KVD Size 2. The 2X short shank also means a
shorter distance between the eye and the points of the hook,
providing a more open throat for added clearance.
- Extra Strong: Mustad’s extra strong wire provides
additional power so you get minimal flex and better penetration at
hook set. The added strength means you can lean back and get the
big ones to the boat faster with less wear on the fish. A shorter,
controlled fight also means you have less chance to lose that
fish.
- Wider Gap: The new design has a modified, wider point
angle than previous Triple Grip models which creates a wider gap
than like-sized round bend treble hooks.
- 4.3 Microsharp Point Technology: The point length is
engineered to be 4.3 times the wire diameter of the hook which is
the optimum ratio for maximum sharpness and strength. Ultra Point
hooks are 20% sharper and are designed to stay sharper longer.
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