
Cut Point
The traditional hook point with excellent penetration capacity. This standard hook point is the most widely manufactured in the world. All VMC® hooks beginning with the number “9” have a standard Cut Point, unless otherwise indicated.
Fishing style(s): Live Bait and Baitholder, Saltwater Allround, Freshwater Allround
- The VMC® Wide Gap hook is forged from the finest high-carbon steel. It is the best price/quality ratio for baiting shrimp, crawdads or shiners and is commonly used in both fresh or saltwater.
Technical Features
- Regular Ring
- Regular Shank
- Extra Wide Gap
- Reversed (Offset)
- Non-Forged
- Regular Barb
- Regular Wire
- Hi-Carbon Steel

Hi-Carbon Steel
Carbon stabilizes iron during temperature changes. The higher the level of carbon, the stronger steel.
VMC® uses premium-quality high carbon steel to allow for a thinner hook with the highest quality point and durability.