ESP Cryogen Trig Hammer Barbed Carp Hooks: 6

ESP is famous among carp anglers for its top end terminal tackle and the brand has consistently produced high end tackle for the discerning angler. Suppliers to Terry Hearn, living carp fishing legend, along with a number of other top end anglers, the brand continues to excel in all areas of end tackle production. However, even the biggest ESP fans couldn’t have predicted the success of its Cryogen hook range. Released in the spring of 2016, the range of hooks flew off the shelves and were widely regarded as some of the finest carp tackle items on the market. Shortly after their release, ESP started to become inundated with requests to expand the range. Luckily, the brand had anticipated these calls and had already begun work on an expansion to the range. There are now an additional three hooks in the Cryogen series, all of which benefit from the unique tempering process which made the original hooks so popular, which have been designed to fill the gaps that the originals left behind. This Para-Point Hook is the real enforcer of the range and it has been designed to be a supremely versatile all-rounder. The ESP Cryogen Para-Point Hook has been designed with a medium length shank and almost a ‘crystal’ pattern bend. This is complemented by the inclined point, which leaves you with an incredibly strong shaped hook and the point of the hook itself is very long and fine. This is needle-sharp, to ensure that your carp isn’t going anywhere when it takes your bait. This is the most versatile hook in the whole series. As such, you can use this with confidence regardless of your angling circumstances, whether you’re using it with a bottom carp bait or a popped-up rig. It can even be used both with and without a kicker. This allows you to maximise your angling potential in a range of scenarios and it really ensures that you can step up your game no matter the conditions on the water. However, in testing, ESP