ESP Cryogen Gripper Carp Hooks

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 prime example.

Bench tests on initial samples proved that the new tempering processes combined with improved designs and heavy forging resulted in hooks that were 30 – 40% stronger than previous ESP hooks using the same wire gauge. So rather than having to improve strength by simply increasing wire gauge, new manufacturing processes have allowed ESP to maintain optimum wire gauges for each size which allow for fine, ultra-sharp needle points that are now more durable than ever.

Over an exhaustive two-year field testing period where the hooks were used by around 15 independent specialist carp anglers plus ESP consultants Terry Hearn, Kev Hewitt and Martin Bowler, feedback has been wholly positive from everyone. Over those two years a serious amount of big carp have been caught on the new hooks from a wide variety of waters and every angler who has used them came back wanting more!

The Cryogen Gripper hook pattern is the culmination of striving to design the perfect all round beaked point carp hook. The Gripper was subject to various design tweaks through the development process and the end result was well worth waiting for! The super fine, long curved point is the perfect shape and during testing, provided exceptionally secure hook holds. Other features include a 10 degree in-turned eye (slightly less than the Classic to allow for the inclined beaked point), heavy forging, micro barb and of course the slick PTFE Tufflon coating.

Available in barbed or barbless sizes 4, 5, 6, 7 or 8. 10 per packet.