VMC Cheboo Offset Hook (7318NE)

An Offset Hook Built Around the Details

The VMC Cheboo Offset Hook is an offset hook that earns its place through well-considered design details. Its wide-gap offset design makes it a natural choice for shads and bulkier creature baits such as chunky craws - but there is considerably more to it than that. Sitting in the bend of the hook is a Resin Keeper: a small dot of resin on the hook wire that stops soft plastics from sliding down. This brings two clear advantages. First, it lets you fish cover more effectively - when a shad snags on weed or other structure, it tends to slip on a conventional offset hook, killing the presentation. The Resin Keeper holds everything in place so the lure stays exactly where it needs to be. Second, keeping the soft plastic stationary rather than letting it work back and forth along the bend noticeably extends its lifespan. The other stand-out detail is the large eye. The hook was developed specifically for use with the Cheburashka rig, and a larger eye directly translates to greater lure action. It also works very well on the Jika rig, where that oversized eye is equally beneficial.

Optimised Hook Penetration

Built from hard, lightweight vanadium steel, this offset hook has been refined at every point to improve its ability to find a hold. The wide gap has already been mentioned, but three further details complete the picture: PTFE, Micro Barb, and Super Long Needle Sharp. The PTFE coating is essentially Teflon - its smoother surface allows the hook to enter the fish's mouth up to 50% faster. The small Micro Barb reduces penetration resistance, contributing further to a cleaner, more reliable strike. The Super Long Needle Sharp point finds its hold almost instantly, and the remaining features take care of the rest. Confident hook-ups even at range are very much within reach.

Key Facts:

• Super Long Needle Sharp point
• PTFE coating for faster penetration
• Micro Barb for reduced resistance
• Resin Keeper to lock soft plastics in position
• Large eye for maximum lure action
• Wide-gap design for shads and bulky creature baits
• Hard, lightweight vanadium steel construction
• Designed for Cheburashka and Jika rigs
• Available in 8 sizes: 4, 2, 1, 1/0, 2/0, 3/0, 4/0 and 5/0