VMC 8382 Hook 10/0 29.56g Black Nickel Circle

VMC 8382 10/0 — Forged Circle Hook for Big-Game Predators

The VMC 8382 in size 10/0 is a 3X strong, forged circle hook engineered for serious saltwater wreck fishing and heavyweight freshwater targets. Its offset design and black nickel finish deliver reliable hook-ups with live baits when cod, pollack, or trophy catfish are on the line.

Built for Heavy-Duty Fishing

Forged from high-carbon steel and finished in corrosion-resistant black nickel, this hook offers exceptional strength for battling large predators. The reversed point geometry promotes self-hooking on the take, reducing the need for aggressive strikes and improving landing rates on structure-heavy venues.

Circle Design That Works

The offset circle shape is optimized for live-bait presentations—mulet, sandeels, or whole baitfish slide naturally onto the wide gape, while the inturned point finds purchase in the corner of the fish's mouth. Whether you're dropping baits over wrecks or anchoring for catfish with oversized prey, the 8382 hooks securely and holds fast under pressure.

Choose the Right Variant

The VMC 8382 3X Strong Sport Circle series scales from finesse presentations to extreme big-game applications:

• 2/0 (5.85 g) – Smaller live baits, medium predators in freshwater and inshore saltwater

• 3/0 (7.85 g) – All-round size for cod, pollack, and mid-sized catfish

• 4/0 (10.77 g) – Larger baits, heavier tackle for wreck fishing and catfish

• 6/0 (11.91 g) – Big live baits targeting trophy cod and large catfish

• 8/0 (19.53 g) – Heavyweight presentations for serious catfish and saltwater predators

• 10/0 (29.56 g) – Maximum-strength option for giant catfish and extreme saltwater conditions

Facts

• Series: 8382 3X Strong Sport Circle / Nemesis

• Hook size: 10/0

• Weight: 29.56 g

• Coating: Black nickel

• Shape: Offset circle, reversed point, ringed eye

• Quantity: 5 pieces per pack

• Origin: France