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ESP Cryogen Barbed Hooks - Classic, Gripper and Stiff Rigger

Over three years of development has culminated in a range of hooks that ESP believe sets a new standard in strength and point durability.

DescriptionPart CodeStockPriceQTY
Cryogen Classic Barbed Size 4EHCCL004In Stock£4.85
Cryogen Classic Barbed Size 6EHCCL006In Stock£4.85
Cryogen Classic Barbed Size 7EHCCL007Out of Stock  Notify me when back in stock £4.85
Cryogen Classic Barbed Size 8EHCCL008In Stock£4.85
Cryogen Classic Barbed Size 10EHCCL010Out of Stock  Notify me when back in stock £4.85
Cryogen Gripper Barbed Size 4EHCGR004Out of Stock  Notify me when back in stock £4.85
Cryogen Gripper Barbed Size 5EHCGR005Out of Stock  Notify me when back in stock £4.85
Cryogen Gripper Barbed Size 6EHCGR006Out of Stock  Notify me when back in stock £4.85
Cryogen Gripper Barbed Size 7EHCGR007Out of Stock  Notify me when back in stock £4.85
Cryogen Gripper Barbed Size 8EHCGR008Out of Stock  Notify me when back in stock £4.85
Cryogen Stiff Rigger Barbed Size 4EHCSR004Out of Stock  Notify me when back in stock £4.85
Cryogen Stiff Rigger Barbed Size 5EHCSR005Out of Stock  Notify me when back in stock £4.85
Cryogen Stiff Rigger Barbed Size 6EHCSR006In Stock£4.85
Cryogen Stiff Rigger Barbed Size 7EHCSR007In Stock£4.85
Cryogen Stiff Rigger Barbed Size 8EHCSR008In Stock£4.85

Product Description

Over three years of development, including the last two years spent thoroughly field testing prototype samples, has culminated in the launch of a new range of hooks that ESP believe sets a new standard in strength and point durability.

New manufacturing techniques including both high temperature and cryogenic tempering have produced significantly stronger hooks with more durable, long life points.

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

Bench tests on initial samples proved to ESP that the new tempering processes combined with improved designs and heavy forging resulted in hooks that were 25-30% stronger than other Tufflon coated carp hooks in the same wire gauge. So rather than having to improve strength by simply increasing wire gauge, new manufacturing processes have allowed ESP 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 field testing period where the hooks were used by around 15 independent specialist carp anglers plus ESP consultants Terry Hearn, Kev Hewitt and Martin Bowler, feedback has been wholly positive from everyone. In fact ESP have barely heard of a point turning over let alone a hook gaping out! Over those two years a serious amount of big carp have been caught on the new hooks from a wide variety of waters and every angler who has used them came back wanting more!

CLASSIC

This hook is a result of taking the existing Big-T pattern and improving and refining it to create a better, stronger shape. The Classic features a longer, finer straight point which is slightly more inclined towards the shank. This fine ultra-sharp point combined with the slick PTFE Tufflon coating and micro barb ensures excellent hook holds. The 13-degree in-turned eye provides excellent anti-eject properties and is a highly versatile pattern for a wide range of presentations.

 

STIFF RIGGER

This legendary hook pattern has been further refined and improved to make it the go-to hook for hinged stiff rig and chod rig presentations. Compared with its predecessor the Mk-2, the super sharp point is longer and finer and more inclined towards the shank for a stronger shape. The point is also in-line with the 13 degree out-turned eye so all the force is straight along the point section of the hook, rather than across the gape making them incredibly strong. Heavy forging and PTFE Tufflon coating plus no discernible increase in wire gauge but with superior strength makes this the perfect pop-up hook!

 

GRIPPER

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

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