Somewhere back in hook history, a clever hook designer decided that three barbed prongs were three times better than one. He was certainly right. The three legs of a treble hook are forged together to form the eye. Multiple hook points provide superior hooking and holding power. The lucky Joes 3551R mini red treble hooks are ideal for trout salmon crappie and all smaller mouth fishes. Great for bait fishing using powerbait salmon eggs worms bacon (yes bacon works on fish also) and whatever else you use as a bait for fishing streams lakes bays oceans or anywhere else. Can be used as a stinger hook as well in worm setups.