ESP Cryogen Stiff Rigger Barbless Hooks - All Sizes

At last! Three Cryogen patterns (Gripper, Curve-Shanx and Stiff Rigger) are now available in barbless.

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 us that the new tempering processes combined with improved designs and heavy forging resulted in hooks that were 25 – 30% stronger than other Teflon 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 us to maintain optimum wire gauges for each size which allow for fine, ultra-sharp needle points which are now more durable than ever.

Initially there are three patterns in the Barbless Cryogen range comprising the Gripper, Curve-Shanx and Stiff Rigger.