C'mon "AKkings" ! Eight hooks out of 1000? compared to three? Look at the price difference. You're still coming out way ahead. Did those "sub 30lb. kings" make it into the boat? and if so did you notice the bend only after using your pliers to remove the deeply imbedded hook? If you're honest with yourself I think that the answers to those questions are "yes" and you are slamming a new product that can only force gammi to lower their prices and raise their quality. Long live competition! Vision Hooks are still the best hook for the buck. Good Luck!