With it's eye in the "down" position, it is ideal for the down shot fishing system, as it's engineered to ride perfectly horizontal when tied into a line that is to be fished straight up and down. Use a palomar knot and pull the tag end of the line up, and over through the hook's eye one additional time before attaching sinker. Rig any kind of soft plastic bait and use as a deadly presentation for suspended game fish. Light wire, forged and includes a 90 degree shoulder bend, Cutting Point+ and black chrome