Specific shape of Series 16508 make big sizes suitable for various alive baits such as worms, leech, while smaller sizes – for plans baits such as corn, wheat granes, pearl-barley. They are made of thin high quality stainless steel wire (CoupWire). Thanks to high-precision hardening, they retain the sharpness for a long time (ProThrust) and can be used for the most delicate baits. These hooks are resilient enough to resist against unbending or breakage during the fight with the fish. The combination of half-round bend with long shank provides successful hookset of bream, chub, large roach, goldfish and etc. Also series 16508 is successfully used for some models of ice metal spoon with fixed hooks. Thin yet durable Teflon coating helps - to penetrate the hook through the mouth of the fish; - to mask the hook with a neutral and non-blinking color; - to protect the hook from corrosion even after use in sea water. Made in Japan, packaged in the Philippines.