Ever since hook production started in the 1870s, Mustad has manufactured an impressive number of different fish hook patterns for a vast array of fishing methods. Such a long history and experience has given us invaluable knowledge about what it takes to perfect a fish hook for a specific type of fishing as well as all round freshwater and saltwater fishing. Mustad has manufactured hooks since 1877, but now the company has made an effort to be able to offer all the tackle you need when you go fishing. MUSTAD hooks are made from premium hi-carbon steel, which gives the hooks maximum strength. MUSTAD?s unique tempering process ensures even strength and high quality. Before being tempered the hooks are forged, which in this context means that the hook wire is a bit compressed. By doing this, the strength of the hook is increased by over 30%!.