Strong, sturdy, sharp and high quality hooks are what Mustad is known for. The Classic Mustad Wide Gap fish hook is an essential addition to almost any tackle box. It features a slightly reversed hook point that helps keep bait and fish secure after hookset. It is designed for fast penetration being hollowed or rounded out between the tip of the barb and the tip of the point. The outer side of the point is straight. Much like a circle hook, this hook will almost lock itself in the jaw. The “MTL-V1” point combines a more efficient point design with a new sharpening process to enhance the quality. The result is a sharper, sleek new point shape with penetration resistance 50% lower than standard Classic Hook points! Perfect for baiting crawdads, shrimp, worms & shiners.