I just purchased a 25 pack of ewg hooks from *** fishing. I just finished rigging a plastic craw and noticed that the bend in the hook Is more pronounced than in other hooks I have used. The point of the hook seems to be bent down more than the gamagatsu (sp?) that I usually use. Is there an advantage to this? 

If I'm picturing your description correctly, the point is going to be down into the plastic a little more than you're used to.

It has taken me years of using different hooks with different plastics to just begin to understand my preferences.  For example, the Gammy EWG works quite well for me with a Rage Bug, where I can just barely tuck the point into a ridge.  Few snags, but good hook ups.  That same hook doesn't work as well for me with something really soft like a Senko and I start getting snags after a few casts into brush.  A soft bait with a good 'hook slit' might be perfect for your new hooks.  You may get less snags, but you'll have to be careful with some plastics and check every couple casts to make sure the point isn't getting too buried and you miss fish.