Aiming for the really big guns demands tackle that will stand its ground. The 3X extra heavy wire Mustad Big Gun hook is ideal for targeting massive Catfish. Perfect for cut bait such as fish chunks. The hook features a kirbed hook point for improved hookset. Coated with Mustads own Black Nickel finish, which are 4 times as rust resistant as traditional Black Nickel. Chemically sharpened high carbon steel.