Tin, First of all we accept all criticisms. Thats how we learn. As for the hooks- They are Gamakatsu hooks- The only time I heard about the hooks bending were from guys that were using 50 lb braid. Go figure. Maybe I should take this up with gamy- -I am paying top dollar for themI am not calling you a liar but for any hook, never mind a Gamakatsu straightening out on a 2 lb fish- I have caught 6-7 lb bass and not straightened them out. As for the weedguard- yes bumped up the stiffness-as for the bottom fulcrum area -I havent seen it grab any more weeds than any other jig.We are always striving to create the best product we can. As for the other guys here jumping in-dont be so harsh on them- maybe they didnt have any issues. The reason hook company's started making "Super hooks" is for the braid. The New Evo 2 Jigs are made with heavy duty hooks-smaller profile - "Stealthier" profile for getting into tighter areas. The point I was making to begin with is I havent seen the jig get caught in the rocks more than any other jig- which is in response to your "Arrogant *****" comment to begin with LOL If you are not happy with the Evo's just return them and I will replace them with the New Evo 2's= The hooks definitly will not bend out even with the braid.Like I said in the beginning -we are all friends here" and we back all of our products 100%. thank you, Bobby@Megastrike