I believe the hook damage is directly related to the size of the hook you use. The worst hooking on fish I have caught has been on hardware with siwash.(Damaged eyes and deep gill hooking) Siwash definately snag less and at .50 to $4.00 spoon, hook type becomes a important issue. I use siwash on spoons and spinners because you need to bounce bottom. Plugs should be rigged with trebles. I would recommend the gamakatsu siwash hooks for your spoons and spinners. VMC hook points don't hold up to the rock beatings. Not sure about mustad and eagle claw since I have tried those siwashes.