Details ALL PURPOSE SALTWATER Straight Eye, Wide Gape, Variable Length, X-Strong, Forged Bend, V-Lock Bend, Micro-barb, NI5X Finish Simplify your salt, big-game and flats tying with this great all-around hook. With variable shank length and wire strength (optimized for size), this hook is perfect for flats flies in sizes 2-10 (Gotchas, etc.,) 1/0-2 Permit flies (crab patterns), and baitfish up to 4/0 (i.e. Deceivers).