Finished in Black Nickel this is a forged, carbon steel hook with a turned-out eye. The short shank provides the perfect base for soft baits such as crab, mussel and worm. It is excellent for mounting fish baits when targeting rays and smoothhounds. The turned-out eye allows for Snell/Knotless knotting for maximum strength and for anglers who want a stiff connection between the hook and line, which can aid hooking. The Snell Knot has found favour with anglers using fluorocarbon as a reliable connection between snood and hook. A beaked point with pronounced barb provides a secure hook hold, whatever species youre targeting.