The VMC 9617 O'Shaughnessy treble hook in size 4 with Permasteel coating is Europe's go-to choice for baitfish rigs. Proven geometry, reliable strength, and solid corrosion resistance make it ideal for pike, zander, bass, and catfish on medium baits from 8–15 cm.

SKU: 98235, EAN: 3359226317490

MPN: 9617 PS0004D1

Brand: VMC

Weight: 5.94g

Size: 4

Hook Size: 4size

Hook Type: Treble

Hook Shape: O'Shaughnessy

Material: PS (Permasteel)

Quantity: 10pieces

Hook Coating: Permasteel

VMC 9617 Treble Hook Size 4 – Europe's Favourite Baitfish Rig Hook

The VMC 9617 O'Shaughnessy treble hook in size 4 delivers reliable performance for a wide range of live and dead bait presentations. Trusted by anglers across Europe for decades, this versatile treble combines proven O'Shaughnessy geometry with durable Permasteel coating.

Proven O'Shaughnessy Design for Secure Hooksets

The O'Shaughnessy bend provides extra strength and a slightly offset point that improves penetration on baitfish rigs. Whether you're rigging roach for pike, sardines for catfish, or small mackerel for bass, the wide gap and robust wire diameter handle hard strikes without straightening. Size 4 suits medium baitfish from 8–15 cm and works equally well on stinger rigs, bottom rigs, or float-fished presentations.

Permasteel Coating Resists Corrosion

The Permasteel finish offers solid corrosion resistance for both freshwater and occasional saltwater use. The coating maintains sharpness longer than uncoated hooks, so you can fish multiple sessions without frequent replacement. Each pack contains 10 hooks, ready to rig straight from the package.

Choose the Right Variant

The VMC 9617 series spans sizes 20 (bronze only) through 10/0 to match every baitfish and predator scenario. Select your size based on bait dimensions and target species:

Size 10, 8, 6 – Small baits (5–10 cm) for perch, small zander, trout on lighter tackle
Size 4, 2, 1 – Medium baits (8–15 cm) for pike, zander, bass, smaller catfish; size 4 suits classic pike deadbait rigs and mid-sized lure replacements
Size 1/0, 2/0, 3/0 – Larger baits (12–20 cm) for pike, catfish, larger bass, light saltwater applications
Size 4/0, 5/0, 6/0 – Big baits (18–30 cm) for large pike, wels catfish, musky, medium saltwater species
Size 7/0, 8/0, 10/0 – Extra-large baits (25+ cm) for trophy catfish, big-game saltwater fishing

Larger sizes (1/0 and up) come in packs of 5 pieces; smaller sizes in packs of 10. Permasteel (PS) coating available across the range; bronze (BZ) and nickel (NI) finishes available in select sizes.