The eye of the Tiemco Hook 206 BL is slightly up-turuned. The shank, on the otherhand, curves gradually down towards the rear, which makes the hook ideally well-balanced.It rides in the water in the way as a straighteyed hook does. This is an excellent choice for Caddis Pupa imitations, Floating Nymphs, Emergers, Soft Hackle Flies, Parachute Flies, CDC Flies, Shrimp Flies and many other patterns.