The VMC 8386 Tournament Circle Hook is 3X strong and offers the most durable wire and widest gap of any tournament approved circle hook. This hook is intended to optimize hook rates when live bait trolling for billfish. This hook is forged from Vanadium steel. This hook features chemically sharpened needle point. This type of hook by VMC ensures effortless penetration and resists pressure applied by braided lines.3X strongNon-offsetForged, vanadium steelCone cut point