The 16505 series of hooks is designed for carp fishing, but you can use them for other types of fish, for various float and feeder rigs as well. It has medium length of the shank, round bend, very straight and sharp point, slightly curved outward round eye. The heavy duty forged single hooks of the 16505 series are made of high quality stainless steel wire (CoupWire). Thanks to high-precision hardening, they retain the sharpness of points for a long time (ProThrust) and are excellent for the most delicate baits. These hooks are resilient enough to resist against unbending or breakage during the fight with the fish. The main advantage of Pontoon21 hooks is the perfect smooth connection of the eye with the shank to protect the leader from damage when fishing and fighting fish. 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.