Wow. I've used mine at home on some of the largest and heaviest venomous snakes (big Bitis and Crotalus) and never a hint of bend. I don't know what you were doing with yours in the field, but it's probably not a great idea to use a cage hook as a field hook as they might not be designed to carry loads that are substantially heavier than a snake. A pile of tin weighs more than any snake you'll meet outside of a bad late night movie. LOL



Midwest makes several different types and styles of hooks from different materials, so I'm not sure which one you managed to break. The only Midwest hook I've broken was an ultralight mini, and it wasn't on a snake. More like an argument with a car door. But some of their less expensive cage hooks are definitely not optimal for heavy field use. Their PFH is a good field product for an excellent price though.



Anyhow there's nothing wrong with Furmont hooks if you like the feel of them better. I think they have great balance and durability. Do you know if they (or anybody else) makes an all-titanium shaft hook?

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