The Grip-Pin Max is a straight-shank, wide-bite hook with a sleek, integrated keeper on the upper shank to keep baits perfectly positioned without hanging in the grass. This versatile "no slip/no slide" design securely anchors baits without tearing or slipping and is perfect for "Texas Rigging" a wide range of soft plastic baits, such as creature baits, stick baits, tubes and worms. The hook eye is completely sealed for 100% confidence when fishing braid lines, especially when snelling.