Hyper Carbon Steel Wire (HCS) is 25% stronger & 30% harder than other traditional High Carbon Steel wires The bait keeper keeps the bait in place and is further secured with epoxy resin to prevent slipping after multiple strikes. Epoxy sealed hook eye prevents line slippage and damage. The Super Slide (SS) coating enables quicker and deeper hook penetration. The cold forged hook shank delivers heightened durability and strength. The BKK LONG SHANK DROPSHOT is developed for finesse presentations and for rigging soft plastic worms. The bait keeper tied onto the shank provides consistently straight rigging and superior holding power. This hook is equipped with a Super Slide (SS) finish and an extra-sharp needle point to ensure excellent penetration performance, heightening the overall hook-up rate. Made with Hyper Carbon Steel (HCS), the wire is stronger than other traditional High Carbon Steel wires. Epoxy resin is applied to seal the hook eye to prevent line damage and slippage.