The Wire Guard Hook is designed for situations where you may be fishing in cover but you will have an open hook point. you could be wacky rigging a worm or senko, fishing a soft jerk bait, or using the new sleekys from super pork, similar to the now discounted pork-o’s from strike king. whenever you need a weedless presentation and an open hook, try these ultra sharp hooks from Gamakatsu. High quality stainless steel wire covers the point but will easily move out of the way and not interfere with the hook set