I haven't jumped into this one to call B.S. up until this point. I've tried Vision hooks since its inception (hand-honed and dipped) to its current incarnation (chemically sharpened overseas). Personally, I preferred the former product, because of its quality and unique colors (I had good success using the dull orange finish for summer and fall kings). I will admit though, due to the relatively high price of Gamakatsu, the current Vision product has found a niche in the market. Also, as a former QC technician that used to grade seafood products from China and Russia, I can understand the quality control issues from any products coming from Asia and Eastern Europe.

But, 1000 salmon during the fall??? Now I consider myself a member of the proverbial "10 percent," and I've had awesome years where I've gone through ten to twelve salmon punchcards. But, 1000 in a 2-3 month period!!! These kinds of claims just make me question the integrity of the individual, and consequently the product as well.

Peace Out...