Mustad KVD Elite Treble Hook

[A-Jay]

What's the verdict on these as compared to other top quality brand crankbait replacements ?

Are they worth the extra $$ ?

A-Jay

[Puma Jim]

yes, they are very strong and sharp and KVD designed them so you can use bigger sizes on your cranks. It is the only hook I use now on mine I think they are that good.

[Five-Alive]

I have used them this year with excellent results. Actually don't think I have lost a single fish on one.

[NorcalBassin]

I'm a fan... seemed to help my landing ratio.

[DBatey]

I have tried every hook made, they are by far my favorite now

[hitchhiker]

Come to think of it, most if not all of my lost fish were on baits that I didn't switch to KVD trebles.  Time to get more.

[A-Jay]

Thanks - that's some high praise.

I'm going to snag a few packs and make the switch.

A-Jay

[Stringjam]

How are they different than the Gamakatsu EWG Trebles (of which they look very similar)? I've been using those for quite some time with great results.

[Grey Wolf]

How are they different than the Gamakatsu EWG Trebles (of which they look very similar)? I've been using those for quite some time with great results.

KVD personally makes them !!!!!!!!!!!

[A-Jay]

How are they different than the Gamakatsu EWG Trebles (of which they look very similar)? I've been using those for quite some time with great results.

Guess I'll find out because this is what I usually replace most stock hooks with. Also they are the only replacement I can get locally.

I'll let you know.

I did forget to mention, I do have some trouble with the trebles tangling together especially if I go up one size. Sometimes a reduction in split ring size can help but not always. So a shorter treble sounds like a good idea.

A-Jay

[ChiCityBasser]

I switched almost all my cranks to these types of hooks and haven't lost a fish so far on them.

[Bryce C]

I just replaced some hooks on a couple of bandits with those and I've been very pleased with them.....they are as good as the gamis I normally use or better, in my opinion.

[Vinny Chase]

I only use Owner stingers...anyone that has used both have one they prefer over the other?

[DBatey]

Someone asked how they are different than the gammys, they have a short shank, and they are 2x strong wire. In the smaller sizes the gammy EWG hooks are 1x wire and tend to bend easily.

Someone asked about the owners, I know a lot of people like them, but by definition of an Owner hook is a "cutting point" and I feel they make too large of an entry hole and I get better results with any of the EWG style hooks than Owners.

I have been using the EWG gammys because they have a shorter shank than the Mustad EWG hooks, but the KVD version is the shortest of all, and I have been having wonderful real world results with them. I will be changing over as I can afford them for all of my baits.

[J Francho]

Someone asked about the owners, I know a lot of people like them, but by definition of an Owner hook is a "cutting point" and I feel they make too large of an entry hole and I get better results with any of the EWG style hooks than Owners.

No, by definition a Cutting Point is a "cutting point."  I agree, they are more suited for hard jawed species, not bass.  That's why I use Owner Stinger ST-36 for bass, which feature their Needle Point hooks.

[ToledoEF]

Owner st-36 better price and way more sharp!

[boneil]

I don't like them because I keep stickin my fingers with them.  I've never drawn blood with factory hooks, but since switching to these kvd trebles I've had to break out the first aid kit quite a few times.

[J Francho]

Sharp hooks a bad thing?  LOL.