New VMC Dropshot Hook Design

[Dr. MindBendo]

Just saw these on Tackle Warehouse and thought how the hell do these work? Clicked on the Icast video for further explanation by Ike. Looks like a cool design and I'm curious to get my hand on some to see how they perform. I don't drop shot much anymore but has always been a proven and effective method for #'s. What do you guys think about this new design?

http://www.tacklewarehouse.com/icast11.html?ccode=VMCSS

[vanillagurilla]

its cool but now you have to tie an extra knot :/. i use gamagatsu splitshot/dropshot hooks and dont have problems.

[Dr. MindBendo]

Yeah I use the Gamukatsu DS hooks also. It's just the tackle slut in me to want to buy and try the "new" hook style for DS. One problem I have experienced while dropshotting is the tag end getting wrapped around the hook after a few fish. The VMC hook swiveling around would hopefully prevent that. I guess I wouldn't mind tying another knot if it's going to keep my DS rig in working order for a longer period of time.