Made with high carbon steel with red Nickel coating to provide reassuring strength and corrosion resistance Light wire and conically honed needle point offer extra fast penetration and secured hook ups Long shank and light wire makes rigging long live baits easier, also compatible with different live or plastic baits Red Nickel coating offers extra visibility to your bait Widely used for live bait fishing such as freshwater crappie fishing, or walleye crawler rigging The Dr.Fish Aberdeen Hook is plated with red nickel, which can further protect the fish hook and prevent rust, high-carbon steel construction ensure superior strength and durability. The shank is longer than a standard long shank hooks, the extra length is great for a variety of baits like prawns and nippers, whitebait and strip baits. Great for bass, pike, salmon, muskie, pickerel, walleye, crucian, herring etc in the saltwater, river, lake and sea. Suitable for saltwater and freshwater.