We got hold of some Spark Point trebles last year to try out when we went for our Borneo Black Bass trip. We thought they stood up pretty well as what good trebles should be: strong, tough and sticky sharp.
Not too long ago, the production samples arrived - 6 sizes altogether.
Sizes 8, 6, 4, 2, 1 and 1/0
All the sizes were 3x grade with the exception of size 8.
According to VMC's website, the point of the Spark Point hook is hardened by first forming then followed by chemical sharpening to ensure permanent hook sharpness. Front and back reinforcement ribs guarantee the point’s rigidity. Energy channels increase the speed of penetration and the point’s driving force upon striking. This results in a treble with excellent strength and yet incredibly sharp to drive hooks through.
Check out those points
6 sizes - 8, 6, 4, 2, 1 and 1/0
We had a trip coming up so we thought we'd rig up some lures with VMC Spark Points in case we encountered Sailfish. These would be the perfect fish to test the hooks since we all know its quite difficult to keep Sailfish hooked up on trebles.
X-Walk 13s were the selected choice
Armed with 1/0 3X VMC Spark Points
And soon...
Fred triumphs!
The Spark Points latched on very well onto the Sailfish mouths
And another one connects...
Airborne!
This time, Yu Hock is smiling ear to ear
The trebles did their job well
The VMC 3X Spark Points on X-Rap also found a victim
And a big Barracuda decided to pounce on a little MaxRap 13 (also fitted with Spark Points)
In the midst we got Tenggiri too...
Oh shucks... on baitcasting outfit!?
Oh yea!
Pretty good stuff actually. I was very impressed by the sharpness and strength of these hooks. You'll be seeing more of these trebles replacing the stock trebles on my lures moving ahead :)
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