Light wire long shank hook, perfect for Panfish, Crappie and light biting Walleyes under a slip bobber or attached bobber rig. The parts fish hook are referred as: It’s point- the sharp end that penetrates the fish’s mouth or flesh the barb – the projection extending backwards from the point, that secures the fish from unhooking the eye – the end of the hook that is connected to the fishing line or lure the bend and shank – that portion of the hook that connects the point and the eye and the gap – the distance between the shank and the point. 1/0 is the smallest up to the largest hook at 19/0 To make it more confusing hooks that are sized using a fraction type, for example 5/0 ( pronounced five – aught) compared to a 1/0 the sizing system is reversed so the higher the number the larger the hook. The classification system ranges from 1 largest to 32 smallest. There is no standard when it comes to classifying a hook size, generally when a single number is used such as size 12 verses a size 8 the higher the number the smaller the hook. When it comes to hook sizes it tends to be little confusing. The bottom line is always use a sharp hook. These hooks can be expensive compared to conventional hooks, but the advantage is a super sharp hook right out of the package. Many quality hook manufactures offer a line of hooks that are made of higher grade steel and then dipped in a chemical bath which gives the hook a super sharp hook point. Even high quality hooks will dull over time and use by hitting rocks and debris in the water.Īnother option is to use chemically sharpened hooks. When necessary touch up the hook point by using a hook file or sharpening stone, simply draw the hook sharpener against the point of your hook a few times (parallel to the shank) on the bottom, and then take a couple of quick strokes to each side of the hookĭon’t be misled that new hooks out of the box are always sharp especially the cheap hooks that are made of soft poor quality steel. To test your hook simply draw the hook point across your fingernail, a sharp hook will leave a light scratch and digs in to your nail.Ī dull hook will skate across your nail with out digging in. Sharp hook points will catch more fish than dull hooks. Small hooks also penetrate quicker than larger hooks upon the fish strike. Small hooks allows the live-bait presentation to look natural. That way you can find the appropriate hook, weight, bobber for most fishing situations.Īs a rule, use the smallest hook possible. Get organized with a rig box with small compartments.
In this section we will review Terminal Tackle: Hooks, Weights, Bobbers (Floats) and Swivels. How they are used and properly rigged for a successful set-up. The best application is to select the lightest possible terminal tackle suitable for the condition and the species of fish. One of the biggest mistakes made by the novice angler is over rigging, using too large of a hook, heavier than needed weight with a oversized bobber presenting a unnatural look, reduces the ability to detect fish strikes in their fishing presentation.
With all of the advancements made today in the fishing world with “new lifelike fancy expensive lures that flash and swim on their own” sometimes just a plain ol’ hook, weight and bobber with a hunk of worm, minnow or leech will catch more fish.
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