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 discontinued 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