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Sea Wolf. I have tried VMC hooks. I'm not sure, but I think some of the Asian minnow swimmers and older Habs models came thru with 2x strong trebles. They aren't all that strong. I know that Habs now went to a 4x strong treble on his plugs. I ordered a bunch of the 4x VMC trebles, and have started changing them out. So far, I don't have any long-term feedback to give. They appear to be as bulletproof as a treble can be made, and are substantially cheaper than Owners. I have used the 4x strong Eagle Claw Sea Guard trebles for quite a few years, they hold up very well.
The 2x VMCs are not very rust resistant. I also don't think their Siwash-style hook, which Hab puts on the back of his needlefish, is as strong as a Mustad. But, that's just on a finger-compession basis. I don't think there's a stronger hook made than a Mustad Siwash in the tinned finish, at least not a replacement hook for plugs.
I think Mustad is the only game in town for open-eyed trebles, but not sure. I've been adding a ring to the screw eye on the belly of the darters and using the 4x EC trebles.
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