VMC 8382 Hook 8/0 19.53g Black Nickel Circle

VMC 8382 8/0 — Heavy-duty circle hook for big saltwater and catfish rigs

The VMC 8382 in size 8/0 delivers the strength and self-hooking reliability you need when targeting cod over wrecks or presenting large live baits for trophy catfish.

3X strong forged construction for hard-fighting species

Forged from high-carbon steel and built three times stronger than standard wire, this reversed circle hook locks onto powerful predators without straightening. The turned-in point and offset design let the hook slide into the corner of the mouth and set itself on the first run—ideal for big cod, pollack, and catfish that slam baits hard.

Black nickel coating resists corrosion in saltwater and freshwater

The durable black nickel finish offers reliable corrosion resistance whether you're wreck fishing in saltwater or soaking cutbait for cats in muddy rivers. Rinse and dry after each session to keep the coating and chemically sharpened point performing trip after trip.

Choose the right variant

Match hook size to bait size and target species for best hooking performance:

• 2/0 (5.85 g) – Medium baits, smaller predators, light catfish setups

• 3/0 (7.85 g) – Mackerel strips, sandeel, medium catfish baits

• 4/0 (10.77 g) – Whole squid, large sandeel, mid-range cod and catfish

• 6/0 (11.91 g) – Whole mackerel, pouting, big live baits for cats

• 8/0(19.53 g) – Large live baits for trophy catfish, big cod over wrecks, pollack

• 10/0 (29.56 g) – Oversized baits, heavyweight saltwater species, monster catfish

Facts

• Series: 8382 3X Strong Sport Circle / Nemesis

• Hook shape: Circle (reversed, offset point)

• Size: 8/0

• Weight: 19.53 g

• Coating: Black nickel

• Material: Forged steel

• Eye: Ringed

• Contents: 5 pieces per pack

• Target species: Cod, pollack, catfish, wrasse, amberjack

• Technique: Bottom fishing, live bait rigs, wreck fishing