b'The Black Magic Teflon coated style hooks are effective for setting the hook when bait fishing.Inchiku style hooks in skirted lures are the exception to the rule as they are designed to be thinner gauge and not require a lot of pressure to set.of these lighter gauge hooks have been replaced in the industry by slightly heavier gauge hooks to accommodate the Kiwi anglers style of playing fish.To be fair, hooking a larger species like a kingfish requires more pressure to land it in a reasonable period. Remember to check the hooks and sharpen them so they are like little needles or replace them. This doesnt just go for inchiku-style hooks, allUsing a Black Magic KLT recurve hooks deployed should be sharp andhook when surfcasting scored this ready to penetrate the bony jaw of asnapper with the hook through snapper or kingfish. the bottom of the jaw. /FISHINGINGODZONE27'