The XC450BL is an excellent competition style Jig hook with a 60 degree bend, heavy wire, extra long needlepoint, and an XX wide hook gap. It is part of the new collection of XC Barbless Competition hooks that are born out of lessons learned from competitive angling where each fish matters. So design your perfect fly with these beautiful shapes that are built to ensure you and more of what you hook. 25 Hooks per pack.