Fred's bars bend in an "O" as well but the connection is a little different (the line goes straight thru the attachment as well). See attached pic of an Archer bar.
Fred was an innovator of a lot of products and you know what they say....
"Imitation is the sincerest form of flattery"
They are great little bars that I have caught large tuna with and I'm sure the bars that Tom has are right up there with Fred's and since you can't get Archer bars anymore, might as well get them local.
I really miss Fred too Vinnie
