VMC 5150 RD 2/0 Jig Hook

Product detailed description

VMC 5150 RD 2/0 Jig Hook is a red jig hook for light jigging and fish-shaped heads with a fuller hook fit. Size 2/0 offers several ways to build a jig: a light head for a slower presentation or a fish-shaped head for an active paddle-tail retrieve. For perch and zander fishing, choose it when 1/0 ends too far forward or leaves too little clearance above the rigged lure.

The dimension image gives an overall length of approximately 39 mm. The increase over 1/0 is relatively small, allowing you to adjust the fit without extending the shank unnecessarily into the rear of the lure. A relatively large hook can work with a light head if the mould supports it; a fuller lure body does not automatically call for a heavy head.

The 5150 Barbarian Large Eye Jig 90° uses high-carbon steel and a Needle Cone point. Its construction differs from the 7161 and 6198 ranges, so their point designations and recommended mould combinations do not automatically apply to the 5150. VMC is a French fishing-hook manufacturer with a history dating back to 1910 and manufacturing facilities in Morvillars.

The angular Barbarian bend forms the distinctive lower part of the hook, which the manufacturer calls the Technical Locking Curve. Once the lure is rigged, the point must be able to reach the fish's mouth. The soft plastic must therefore leave room between the shank and point. With a deep-bodied paddle tail, check body depth as well as length. With a slim soft jerkbait, pay particular attention to the point exit position and keeping the rear section free to move.

The 90° front bend determines how the hook seats and where the eye sits in the head. The line pulls at this point; its position relative to the head's centre of gravity affects how the lure tilts during the retrieve. The hook angle does not prescribe a fixed swimming angle. Head shape, lure drag, current and the direction of pull all influence the result. The larger eye makes threading the leader and tying knots easier. After finishing the head, check that the eye is clear of metal and paint.

F135 pairs this size with light heads, F46 adds a fish-shaped profile and F133 offers a further weight range. When choosing between moulds, consider how the head meets the lure and the bait-retention arrangement, rather than relying only on the number on the hook.

By casting your own heads, you can prepare several weights for the same lure. The hook determines lure fit; head weight helps control the presentation. As the current strengthens, add only enough weight to maintain the intended path and contact. When fishing in midwater, a slower fall may keep the soft plastic at the fish's level for longer. Depth alone is therefore not a reliable guide to head weight.

Before casting a larger batch, seat the hook in the dry mould and check that it closes fully. After making the first head, check that the hook is firmly anchored, the eye is clear and the lure can be rigged straight. Do not reshape the hook to force it into an unsuitable recess. Follow the instructions for the mould, casting metal and melting equipment.

After contact with rocks, inspect the point and check whether the bend has opened. After saltwater use, rinse the rig with fresh water and let it dry. During a fight, the hook works together with the rod, drag and leader; the numerical hook size is not a guaranteed load rating.

VMC 5150 RD 2/0: frequently asked questions

Does 2/0 make sense on a light jig head?

Yes, if the mould supports it. F135 is one documented example. The hook determines how the lure is rigged, while head weight affects sink rate and control.

What does the larger eye offer?

It makes threading the leader and tying knots easier. The eye must remain clean and open after casting and painting. Eye size alone does not indicate hook strength.

Does the 90° bend guarantee a horizontal lure position?

The angle describes the front bend of the hook. The actual position in the water also depends on the head shape and centre of gravity, lure rigging, direction of pull and current.

Is the same design available in black?

Compare the sizes available in the VMC 5150 BN range. Where the same size is offered in both finishes, you can choose according to finish. Check the fit again when switching to a different model range.

How do I recognise a correctly rigged lure?

The soft plastic sits straight behind the head, the point emerges through the solid part of the body and the gape remains clear. The tail and other active parts of the lure should be free to move.

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