Fighting a record catfish excessing the 100 lbs. mark demands a serious hook. Catfish are extreme hard fighters, putting a strain on all your gear – especially the hook. The Mustad 4X extra strong beak hook features straight ringed eye for strongest set up and presentation. Wide gap for flawless, secure and solid hook sets when the fish picks up your bait. It is the ideal hook for fishing with natural bait on the bottom. A must have for any catfish angler. Coated with Mustad´s own black nickel finish, which are 4 times as rust resistant as traditional black nickel. Chemically sharpened high carbon steel. Available in black nickel finish.