Mustad sickle hooks?

[Ketchn]

Black Nickel #4's jig hook. They just snap off when hung up and you pull free. All the others bend, straighten enough to pull free and I bend them back (Sickle Hooks). I don't think I have ever had a Matzou to Mustad break in the sickle bend.

and btw ,them black nickel ones have a reputation for just that , just saying

[longhunter]

Thank you for the response. I know a few years ago Matzuo had the same issue. A few of us contacted Robert, and he did a little research. Turns out it was a bad batch and we all got a replacement between certain dates. Haven't had any more issues since. So far the eagles have been good. They are not as sharp, but I do like the barb better. And they are sharper than the regular hooks used to be. Guess I'll pour a few up and see what happens...Thanks again.

[Fridays86]

I quit using "The Little Nasty" since they break right at the bend. As posted above Matzou has been my go to, when Barlow's threw them on closeout I bought 8K in 1-6 various colors. I also bought some Mustad since it is my go to Saltwater jighead hook and the sickles I personally, really like. Can't say when my supply of closeout hooks will run out but Mustad is where I will be replenishing my stash.

We use the little nasty bronze without any problems. The Black nickel in any brand has been a problem for me, like you said they break at the bend!

[Cray]

Been using the Mustad since it came out, sharper, better barb and never broken one yet. Eyes are also better.

[Fatman]

I had a couple thousand Matzuo's that would break on the bend inside the jig head - They were replaced and I've done a yank test on all of them. I haven't had any problems with the Lil Nasties! Maybe you just got a bad batch it is known to happen. Haven't tried the Mustad ones yet, and I have some samples of Victory Hooks coming to try out.

[Rojo]

Could be a bad batch, the black nickel are the only ones I bought. They work fine till they break so until I run out they will continue to be used in more open fishing areas. Fish are not breaking the hooks.