Over three years of developmentand the last two years spent thoroughly field testing prototype samples hasculminated in the launch of a new range of hooks that we believe sets a newstandard in strength and point durability.

New manufacturing techniquesincluding both high temperature and cryogenic tempering have producedsignificantly stronger hooks with more durable, long life points.

Cryogenic tempering is a processused to improve the molecular structure in steel which in turn reduces stressand improves strength and wear resistance. It is used in many disciplines withFormula 1 engine parts being a classic example.

Bench tests on initial samplesproved to us that the new tempering processes combined with improved designsand heavy forging resulted in hooks that were 25-30% stronger than other Tefloncoated carp hooks in the same wire gauge. So rather than having to improvestrength by simply increasing wire gauge, new manufacturing processes haveallowed us to maintain optimum wire gauges for each size which allow for fine,ultra-sharp needle points which are now more durable than ever.

Over an exhaustive two year fieldtesting period where the hooks were used by around 15 independent specialistcarp anglers plus ESP consultants Terry Hearn, Kev Hewitt and Martin Bowler,feedback has been wholly positive from everyone. In fact we have barely heardof a point turning over let alone a hook gaping out! Over those two years aserious amount of big carp have been caught on the new hooks from a widevariety of waters and every angler who has used them came back wanting more!

This pattern is the culminationof striving to design the perfect all round beaked point carp hook. The Gripperwas subject to various design tweaks through the development process and theend result was well worth waiting for! The super fine, long curved point is theperfect shape and during testing, provided exceptionally secure hook holds.Other features include a 10-degree in-turned eye (slightly less than theClassic to allow for the inclined beaked point), heavy forging, micro barb andof course, the slick PTFE Teflon coating.

Available in barbed sizes 4, 5,6, 7, 8.