VMC 8382 Hook 3/0 7.85g Black Nickel Circle

VMC 8382 3/0 Circle Hook — Built for big baits and powerful predators

The VMC 8382 is a forged, offset flatstock circle hook designed for fishing with large live baits and tackling hard-fighting species. Its 3X-strong construction and self-hooking design make it a dependable choice for saltwater wreck fishing and freshwater predator angling.

3X-strong forged steel for maximum reliability

This hook is forged from high-grade steel and built three times stronger than standard wire, so it won't straighten or fail when you're battling cod, pollack, or catfish. The black nickel coating delivers solid corrosion resistance (rated 4/5), keeping the hook sharp and ready even after extended saltwater exposure.

Circle design that hooks and holds automatically

The offset circle shape is engineered to rotate and set itself in the corner of the fish's mouth as it swims away with the bait. This self-hooking action reduces deep hooking and improves landing rates, whether you're fishing big livebaits for catfish or presenting whole fish baits over wrecks for cod and pollack.

Choose the right variant

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

• 2/0 (5.85 g) — smaller livebaits, medium predators

• 3/0 (7.85 g) — large livebaits (pouting, mullet, launce), cod, catfish, amberjack

• 4/0 (10.77 g) — extra-large livebaits, big catfish, wreck fishing

• 6/0 (11.91 g) — very large baits, heavy-duty saltwater and freshwater applications

• 8/0 (19.53 g) — oversized baits, trophy catfish, large saltwater predators

• 10/0 (29.56 g) — maximum bait size, extreme-duty predator fishing

Facts

• Hook shape: Circle (offset)

• Coating: Black nickel

• Material: Forged steel, 3X strong

• Weight: 7.85 g

• Ringed eye

• Sharpness rating: 4/5

• Hook strength rating: 4/5

• Pack of 5 hooks

• Made in France