Vmc

VMC® Tackle – The World’s Trusted Hook Experts

With roots tracing back to 1796, VMC (Viellard Migeon et Compagnie) rose from its French beginnings to become a global leader in manufacturing fishing hooks and terminal tackle. It joined forces with Rapala in 2000 and today blends heritage craftsmanship with modern innovation for anglers worldwide.  

What Makes VMC Stand Out

Feature    Why It Matters

Exceptional Hookcraft Legacy    VMC produced its first fish hook in 1910, and for over a century has manufactured hooks at its Morvillars, France factory—at one point producing up to 4 million hooks per day.  
Innovative Manufacture    With proprietary automatic-forming technology, they cover every phase—from shaping to sharpening and finish—ensuring precision, consistency, and reliability. 
Global Hook Leader    VMC is the world’s top treble hook producer, supplying hooks to leading lure brands across more than 90 countries and offering over 10,000 product models. 
Science-Backed Durability    Made using premium materials like high-carbon and vanadium steel, VMC hooks are known for their strength, sharpness, and resistance to wear—trusted even for record-setting catches. 
Crafted with Aquatic Experts    Each design is refined with feedback from pro anglers—delivering unmatched performance across fishing styles. 

 

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Best for Each Angler

Whether you’re rigging topwater plugs, slow jigging, or targetting heavy structure with soft plastics or swimbaits, VMC has the right hook matcher for your tactic—durable, precise, and trusted by gearmakers.