VMC 8382 Hook 2/0 5.85g Black Nickel Circle

VMC 8382 Hook 2/0 — Built 3X Strong for Big Baits and Powerful Fish

The VMC 8382 is a forged, ringed circle hook with a reversed point design that delivers reliable hooksets when targeting hard-fighting saltwater and freshwater species with live or cut baits.

Forged 3X Strong Construction for Serious Angling

This hook is built from forged steel with triple-extra strength to handle the strain of large baits and powerful fish. The black nickel coating offers solid corrosion resistance (rating: 4/5) for regular saltwater use, while the reversed point geometry promotes automatic hooking on the take — especially effective when fishing with minimal tension or letting fish run before setting.

Versatile from Wreck Fishing to Catfish Rigs

Originally designed for wreck fishing targeting cod and pollack with big live baits like mackerel or sandeels, the 8382 also excels in freshwater catfish angling. The wide gap and offset point hold chunky baits securely and provide the penetration needed to hook fish in the corner of the mouth, reducing deep hooking and making catch-and-release safer.

Choose the Right Variant

The VMC 8382 series is available in six sizes to match your target species and bait size:

• 2/0 (5.85 g) — medium live baits for cod, pollack, smaller catfish

• 3/0 (7.85 g) — larger baits for cod, wreck fishing, medium catfish

• 4/0 (10.77 g) — big live baits, amberjack, cobia, large catfish

• 6/0 (11.91 g) — heavy-duty wreck fishing, large catfish, big game

• 8/0 (19.53 g) — extra-large baits, trophy catfish, offshore predators

• 10/0 (29.56 g) — maximum strength for the biggest baits and fish

Facts

• Hook shape: Circle (reversed point)

• Size: 2/0

• Weight: 5.85 g

• Coating: Black nickel

• Material: Forged steel

• Quantity: 5 pieces per pack

• Corrosion resistance: 4/5

• Sharpness: 4/5

• Hook strength: 4/5

• Origin: France