This Streamer, grasshopper and bucktail hook is the perfect choice for tying big fish imitations targeting early season fish. Use it to imitate baitfish, leeches or even big water living insects. Use it for fish-feeding Trout or Rainbows in lakes or rivers. The Mustad Signature fly hooks feature unique sharpness and strength. The hook features 4X long shank and 2X strong wire for tackling big fish in hard water. Developed in cooperation with the world's top fly tiers to exact proportions between, gap, bend, wire diameter and shank length for precise scaling unmatched by others. Micro barb can easily be pinched down without damaging the hook for barbless applications.