The VMC Fastgrip® Wide Gap Worm Hook is forged from extremely tough, lightweight Vanadium® Steel, the same material used for hard wearing Formula-1 engine parts. It offers up to 25% increased strength over the material used in regular hooks. Perfect for rigging your favorite soft plastics, the hook's Fastgrip Point is also the first hook point of its kind - with three micro barbs that yield 15% better penetration power over ordinary hook points. The upper barb placed closest to the point guarantees a swift hook-set and the two lower micro barbs prevent the fish from slipping off - even when the line is slack.