The right Fishing Hooks can
increase your Fishing Success

There are many types and sizes of fishing hooks available. The proper hook depends on the type of fish you want to catch and the bait you are using. Usually, the best hook to use is the smallest one that can do the job.

The parts of the hook are: eye, shank, bend, barb and point. Important is the gap and the throat. The gap is the distance between the hook shank and the point. The throat is the distance between the point and the bend.

The regular hook has a round shank that is bent into a hook. The diameter of the shank is about equal to a strong, thin wire.

The point of the hook can be short, long, straight or bent up or down from the shaft. The point must always be sharp. The barb is the part of the hook that will hold the hook once it penetrates the fish. There are barbless hooks available that make it easier to release the fish.

The bend refers to the curved part of the hook. The shank is the straight portion of the hook between the bend and the eye. A short bend might be better when bait fishing, because the bait can cover the hook.

The proper type and size of hooks can have a great role on your fishing success.

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