After years of service it is still the hook of choice for lure makers and fishermen looking for maximum strength and sharpness at an affordable price. THE BIGGEST THING IN SALTWATER HOOKS IS ACTUALLY MICRO THIN. Imagine a hook made specifically for saltwater with built-up layers of ultra-thin black finish to withstand the harsh conditions of the saltwater environment. High corrosion-resistance for the longest-lasting black finish in the saltwater market with ultra-sharp, multi-step chemical sharpened hooks. Such a big advancement, all the fish in the sea will be hooked on it. –4X Strong–Short Shank–Hi Carbon Steel–Cut Point