The old saying goes “A bad day of fishing is still better than a good day at the office”. While that may be true, we prefer to catch fish, a lot of them, and our premium Gamakatsu Octopus Hooks are designed for the serious fishermen/fisherwomen who like to actually catch fish. While all hooks may look the same, they are not. Our Gamakatsu Octopus Hooks are designed by expert anglers and are constructed to be better values and outperform ordinary hooks. Whether you are a professional or fishing novice, design and materials matter. We use superior high quality carbon steel vs other manufacturers' softer, less expensive steel. Together with our special tempering process, this makes the hooks extremely sharp, strong, and durable. It will stand the pressure when your catch is fighting to be reeled in, and the hook will not flex or open easily to let your catch escape. So you won’t have to tell the fish story of the one that got away. The hook also has a special coating to fend off rust. Would you bite a rusty hook? Neither will the fish. These premium hooks are stronger, sharper and retain that “out of pack sharpness” for a longer time, meaning a better value than ordinary hooks. If you are going fishing and want to catch fish, you need the Gamakatsu Octopus Hooks!