Mustad Triple Grip Treble Hooks ~ 36233BLN Black Nickel and 233BLN Feather Trebles
Note: Models 36233BLN and 233BLN are the same hook except 233BLN has feathers tied on it and 36233BLN does not.
There are three excellent series of Mustad Ultra Point treble hooks to meet all your bass fishing needs ranging from:
- The short shank, extra strong KVD Elite Treble TG76BLN is the best choice for powerfishing, for bottom contact or cover contact.
- The long shank Triple Grip 36233BLN and 233BLN feathered version are often best for topwaters and medium strength tackle.
- The round bend 36102BLN and 102R feathered version are suited for light tackle and lighter lures.
In terms of finish, the TG76BLN, 36233BLN Triple Grip, 233BLN feathered version and 36102BLN all have the same black nickel coating, which is the hardest, sharpest, strongest, most abrasion-resistant finish.
In terms of the point. all the above hook models have the same UltraPoint MicrosSharp 4.3, which means they all have the sharper, stronger, longer-lasting points.
However, because of Kevin VanDam's success by powerfishing deep crankbaits to dominate top tournaments the past few years, the Mustad KVD Elite Treble TG76BLN has gotten all the attention of late. It's true you would definitely want to use the KVD Elite Treble when constantly contacting bottom or cover with a lure, like a deep-diving crankbait for example, and anytime when you're powerfishing hardbaits with heavier tackle, the KVD Elite Treble is strongest and best.
But despite all the overwhelming marketing effort aimed at the extra strong KVD Elite Treble these days, it is not the only treble hook you'll ever need for bass fishing!
Bassdozer says, "When you are fishing open water, with topwater lures, jerkbaits or with lures that fish slash at instead of engulf, then model 36233BLN Ultra Point Black Nickel Triple Grip trebles (and the feathered versions of the same hook) can be the best choice."
For instance, bass often tend to slash at jerkbaits or topwaters whereas they often tend to engulf crankbaits. The longer shank of the 36233BLN Triple Grip put the points out further from the lure, in a little better position to snare fish that are just sniffing at your bait.
The KVD Elite is the strongest one for powerfishing. The 36233BLN Triple Grip and 233BLN feathered version are also strong yet they excel for hardbaits used on 8 to 12 lb test. The 36233BLN and 233BLN however, aren't really for powerfishing, but most bass fishing isn't powerfishing anyway, which means... shouldn't you be using the 36233BLN Triple Grip and 233BLN feathered version for medium strength applications, and taking advantage of the longer shank for lure types that fish just slash at, such as topwaters and jerkbaits? The answer is yes!
I'd be remiss not to mention the Mustad 36102BLN treble and the 102R feathered version of that hook The 36102BLN and 102R feathered version are the best treble choice for light tackle or lightweight, delicately-balanced lures, for example, fragile balsa baits with screw eyes on lighter tackle. The 36102BLN and 102R feathered version excel for small, light poppers too. They're great for smaller than usual jerkbaits, crankbaits and topwaters such as would be used on light tackle or for small stream or pond fishing for smaller size bass.
Kevin VanDam says: "To sum up treble selection, it's making sure you have a strong enough hook in any situation for the cover being fished and the line size. With the different Mustad trebles I use, I have all the bases covered."
Mustad Triple Grip Treble 36233BLN
This hook is the:
- Ultra Point 36233BLN Triple Grip Treble, Black Nickel, Wide Gap
The premium black nickel finish results in the sharpest point and strongest hook of all Mustad finishes.
UltraPoint MicrosSharp 4.3 Technology means these have the sharpest, strongest, longest-lasting points ever made by Mustad.
Kevin VanDam says: "The great thing about Mustad is they are the largest hook manufacturer in the world. They have the technology, the machinery and the expertise to do things right. Mustad constantly improve their hooks."
Mustad Triple Grip Treble #36233BLN ~ Size #2 ~ Qty: 11 per pack
Mustad Triple Grip Wide Gap Treble #36233BLN ~ Size #4 ~ Qty: 11 per pack
Mustad Triple Grip Treble #36233BLN ~ Size #6 ~ Qty: 11 per pack
Mustad Triple Grip Feather Treble 233BLN
Top: Mustad 233BLNW White. Bottom: 233BLNWCH White Chartreuse (not actual size).
This hook is the:
- Ultra Point 36233BLN Triple Grip Treble, Black Nickel, Wide Gap
The feathers and flash material are hand-tied onto the 36233BLN hook, and then the feathered hook model number becomes 233BLN with feathers on it.
The premium black nickel finish results in the sharpest point and strongest hook of all Mustad finishes.
UltraPoint MicrosSharp 4.3 Technology means these have the sharpest, strongest, longest-lasting points ever made by Mustad.
Kevin VanDam says: "Mustad feathered trebles are the best on the market. A few years ago when we identified the need to have feathered trebles in the Mustad product line, I said to them, 'Hey, this is what we have to have,' and Jeff Pierce at Mustad listened. He's a serious flytyer. He knew just the right grade of chicken feathers, the way they needed to be laid on the hook and tied down. They're crafted with extra long feathers, so supple, and they're laid on the hook just perfect! No other feather treble comes close! I mainly use white feathers, however the chartreuse/white feathers are just wicked for smallmouth. Before Mustad offered the chartreuse/white feathers, I would use chartreuse-colored dye to spray part (or occasionally all) of the white feathers with chartreuse dye, but now that feathered trebles come tied in chartreuse/white, I don't have to spray them myself."
Mustad Triple Grip Treble Hook 233BLNW White ~ Available Sizes: #2. #4, #6 ~ Qty: 2 per pack
Mustad Triple Grip Treble Hook 233BLNWCH White Chartreuse ~ Available Sizes: #2. #4, #6 ~ Qty: 2 per pack
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Thank you for your business. May your next fishing trip be your best ever!
Regards,
Russ
