VMC worm hooks

[MattinOK]

I bought some VMC 4/0 offset shank worm hooks at academy the other day. I've heard nothing but good from all ya'll here about them, so naturally I had to try them. When I got home, and dumped them in my tackle box I noticed that each of the eyes are slightly open. This is something I expected out of cheap hooks. I've tried several knots, and once they slide to the bottom of the eye, -poof- it comes off. The only thing I can do is use snap swivels. Did I just get a bad batch? Is there any way to remedy this? If not this is my last batch of VMC's.  > > >

[.dsaavedra.]

-smash them shut with pliers or a vise.

-solder them shut.

-take heavy guage line and tie a palomar knot onto the hook and then slide it down to the gap and cut the line, leaving the knot on there.

try those and see how they work.

[Bassin_Fin@tic]

The only kind of Vmc worm hooks I have used are the Fritts triple barb wide gap.Never had that kind of issue with them.

I use small diameter braid mostly(10-15 lb) and I have had trouble with any hook.The braid will pop right out. To remedy the situation honestly I tie two knots. Tie once then cut off tag and lead line,slide knot over and tie again.In other words if I cut one off I just leave the knot on there.You can also take a piece of mono and tie it on there to plug the gap. Using a palomar knot can help as well. I am sure the anal retentives are cringing at the thought of leaving a knot on right about now ;D

[Bassin_Fin@tic]

-smash them shut with pliers or a vise.

-solder them shut.

-take heavy guage line and tie a palomar knot onto the hook and then slide it down to the gap and cut the line, leaving the knot on there.

try those and see how they work.

I don't like to use real heavy gauge because that gnarly little knot will rip the hell out of plastics.

[.dsaavedra.]

yeah, use the lightest line you can get away with if you're gonna go the knot route.

personally i would just smash them shut, quick and easy lol.

but if you want a permanent, no-fail fix, solder them.

[J Francho]

Solder them?  You have to be kidding me!  Just get some Owners, and fish them right out of the package.

[.dsaavedra.]

Solder them? You have to be kidding me! Just get some Owners, and fish them right out of the package.

haha not practical i know, but its a fix!