xps hooks??

[endless]

the guy at bps told me they are made by gamakatsu.is this true and if not anyone use them? how good are they cause it seems xps makes some good products,

if so man you cant beat em for the price. size 5/0 is 4.99 for a 20 pack. i no i bought me a pack to give a try just would like to know how others review them. i did try to do a search and nothing came up. thanks

[rubba bubba]

I use them and like them, but don't know who makes them for Bpro.

[Wayne P.]

I've got a package of the XPS hooks but have not used any. They do look similar to the Gammys. The Gamakatsu hooks are made in Japan and the XPS hooks I have are made in Korea.  As with a lot of the BPS knockoffs, they may not be the same quality as the ones they look like.

[adclem]

I use a lot of the BPS XPS hooks and have never had any issues with them.  A lot of hooks for the money compared to other brands.

Later,

[endless]

thats why i jumped on them. the price i couldnt pass up.

[endless]

I've got a package of the XPS hooks but have not used any. They do look similar to the Gammys. The Gamakatsu hooks are made in Japan and the XPS hooks I have are made in Korea. As with a lot of the BPS knockoffs, they may not be the same quality as the ones they look like.

yea i just looked at mine korea but hey hopefully get the job done than i wont have any complaints.

[RobE]

I like most of BPs XPS stuff and have some worm hooks that I haven't opened yet. I have found, however, that the trebles on plugs can stand a little touching-up out of the pkg. How do they dig into your thumbnail?

[Wayne P.]

RobE, thanks for the thumbnail question. I had forgotten about that test. I just did one and the XPS is equal to the Gammys in sharpness. Hopefully the quality of the metal is equal also.

[burleytog]

Why go cheap on hooks?

I made the mistake of buying BPS branded hooks one time.  I used one each from the two bulk packs I purchased, then threw the rest in the trash.

[Stasher1]

I've been using BPS EWG hooks for about 95% of my bass fishing, for the other 5% I use BPS Offset O'Shaugnessy hooks. No problems at all and you just can't beat the price.

[endless]

Why go cheap on hooks?

I made the mistake of buying BPS branded hooks one time. I used one each from the two bulk packs I purchased, then threw the rest in the trash.

never know if it a good value deal or not till you try.but what problems you had with them??

[burleytog]

They were horrible hooks.  Made Eagle Claws look like Owners.

[DINK WHISPERER]

But what was wrong with them? I have used them in the past and they where just as good as the other well known names i have tried!

[burleytog]

Inconsistant sizing

Poor quality

Eye gaps

[roadwarrior]

Inconsistant sizing

Poor quality

Eye gaps

Save money somewhere else, hooks are the most important

component of your fishing tackle. "Expensive" hooks are NOT,

especially when compared to all your other fishing gear.

8-)

[RoLo]

Inconsistant sizing

Poor quality

Eye gaps

True, and poor quality is evidenced by edge-keenness that's not durable (low-quality steel).

I hasten to add that I too purchased XPS hooks, otherwise I couldn't make that statement

Hooks are hugely important tools, and the best way to erase all doubt is to stick to premium hooks.

Roger

[Big Mike in Fl]

Inconsistant sizing

Poor quality

Eye gaps

Save money somewhere else, hooks are the most important

component of your fishing tackle. "Expensive" hooks are NOT,

especially when compared to all your other fishing gear.

8-)

words to live by

[bassfanatick]

My opinion on them is that they are as good as Gammy. I began using them about a year ago and have yet to lose fish due to breakage. I mainly use the XPS magna superlock in 5/0 size for rigging. This is the pic of the 5lbs fish I caught with the hook, he was wrapped up in the nasty stuff and I got him out.

[bass wrangler569]

I've used them and the quality isn't there IMO. They appear sharp out of the package but they dull very quickly. They also have a tendency to rust and they bend easily. Like RW said, don't skimp on hooks.

[Siebert Outdoors]

Why go cheap on hooks?

I made the mistake of buying BPS branded hooks one time. I used one each from the two bulk packs I purchased, then threw the rest in the trash.

Ditto,  When I tried them they were horrible.  Dulled quick, points were soft, and they were a waste of $ compaired to the longevity of premium hooks.

[Shimmer]

I've got an order in for some XPS Magna hooks after the supposed "z0mg amazing owner hooks" failed after one outing. Being expensive is fine, but for nearly 25 bucks I didn't expect them to bend and break like my first pack of Southbend value hook packs :-?

Gammies work great, but I'm still testing the waters with other brands till I find the perfect one for me personally.

[bigtimfish]

Owner and Gamakatsu don't cost that much money. I honestly bought some Eagle Claw worm hooks 1 time. And soon realized I made a mistake. No reason to buy cheap hooks. I am a cheap person too. I am always looking to save money.Even the Good ones are not that expensive

[endless]

well i will give my one pack a shot got em might as well. i just thought they would be better reviewed being that xps is usually highly reviewed on line and lures. not sure bout the rest.  i usually buy vmc's but my bps dont sell them. do bps even carry vmc's and if not why?

[Stasher1]

I've used them and the quality isn't there IMO. They appear sharp out of the package but they dull very quickly. They also have a tendency to rust and they bend easily. Like RW said, don't skimp on hooks.

Maybe I'm in the minority here, but IMO hooks are "consumables". I'll use a hook until I need to re-rig with a different style of hook or heavier weight and I toss the used hook in a special compartment of my terminal tackle box...never to be used again. I don't resharpen them, and don't use a hook long enough to witness any issues with rust.

[burleytog]

I've got an order in for some XPS Magna hooks after the supposed "z0mg amazing owner hooks" failed after one outing. Being expensive is fine, but for nearly 25 bucks I didn't expect them to bend and break like my first pack of Southbend value hook packs :-?

Gammies work great, but I'm still testing the waters with other brands till I find the perfect one for me personally.