Bass Pro Shops XPS Hooks

[ClayBuster]

     I searched for previous posts regarding these hooks and was unable to find any information, so forgive me if this has previously been covered.

     I recently saw that Bass Pro will have their XPS hooks on sale during the Spring Classic and I'm considering buying a decent amount. But before I stock up on a ton of XPS hooks, I was hoping to hear some feedback from some people that may have used them. Are they quality hooks? Sharp? Durable?

     As a point of reference, I typically use Gamakatsu hooks, so I am looking for something of similar quality.

 

     I would really appreciate any feedback you guys may have. Hope you all have a good day.

 

 

[Darren.]

I have some and have used some, and for the price
they are decent, but in my experience, not great.

I've also had XPS hooks break on me, but never a
Gamakatsu. Pretty much settled on Gammy hooks
for my use.

[Choporoz]

Take it from one of the bigger cheapskates on BR: Steer clear of BPS hooks.  NOT worth the savings....unless you like dull, rusty, fragile, bendy hooks, that is

[ClayBuster]

Awesome, thanks guys. Saving a couple bucks definitely isn't worth the trouble and lost fish.

[DaveT63]

Go to that auction site and buy Gammy or Owner in bulk.  You can often find packs of 25-28 hooks for considerably cheaper than retail. 

[backcast88]

Trokar, Eagle Claw, and VMC hooks are also on sale during the SFC.  I'd look at those hooks before I purchased BPS hooks. 

[WIGuide]

I've used them with marginal results. Their beefier EWG hooks were fine, I had some other ones though that weren't that sharp. I don't remember if they were XPS or just regular Bass Pro Brand. You might want to look at the pack as I believe some of their styles have other brand hooks in them. For instance, I know I bought some of their vertical drop hooks, and the hooks were Gamakatsu. 

With current sales out there though, I think you could do better. (IE Trokars are 50% off...that's where I'd be putting my hook budget)

[Bluebasser86]

I did okay with the EWG worm hooks. I've had much better success with the H2O worm hooks though. Now Wal-Mart carries the Jason Christie Signature Series worm hooks that I've really had good luck with that are my "bargain", hook option. 

[DCales84]

I bought two packs of 3/0 and 4/0 standard EWG XPS hooks last season while they were on sale. For the price they work.... not great by any means. Make sure to keep a hook sharpener handy if you buy some. Overall I used them for thinner baits and they worked just fine.

[lo n slo]

never compromise regarding hooks. for me, it's Gamakatsu. 

[ClayBuster]

Thanks everyone. I appreciate all the responses. Sounds like I'll be steering clear of the XPS hooks and stocking up on Trokar and Gamakatsu hooks