This strong, 4X strong wire is the perfect choice for tying a great variety of nymphs and wet flies. It is made withstand the pressure of bigger river fish like Salmon and Steelhead. The Mustad Signature fly hooks feature unique sharpness and strength. 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. 4.3 UltraPointA(R) Technology Opti-Angle Needle Point Micro barb 4X Strong Ringed eye Nor-Tempered