James RickardKnow your hooks
February 25th 2011 02:21
I'm a little partial to circle hooks these days.
Knowing a bit about fishing hooks never hurts because they are one of the basic components of angling.
Unfortunately, there are no “standards” upon which fish hook sizes are based but, they usually comply within the structure of sizes 32 to around 19/0.
As sizes go up in number, fishing hooks increase in size. A size 32 is very, very small and the 19/0 is a very large hook. To give you and idea of what we mean, 32 is something you’d use for trout and 19/0 is for something like marlin or shark.
After that you get into short, long or regular shank lengths. If you’re just starting out, go with regular shank hook and work from there. Although I’ve seen them around, I don’t like short shank hooks. I always have trouble removing them and end up tearing up the fish’s lip more than I should. Maybe it’s just me!
This is then followed by the pattern of the hook.
SHAUGHINESSY – This is a a very strong hook. Usually good for keeping its shape and ideal for heavy bottom fishing and strong fighting fish, this is what I use the most and recommend for beginners
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ABERDEEN - This is generally a lighter wire hook. Most commonly used for fresh water fishing and light sea work. I really like surf fishing but, other than that, I’m not what you would call a salt water angler. Maybe that’s why I would have trouble trusting these hooks against some of the fish in the sea.
CIRCLE - I like circle hooks because they set themselves in the corner of the fishes mouth and require little or no strike. Also, you can hook up with something if they have the hook in its mouth and try swimming away. They are a very good hook but much under used. Maybe that’s because you may have trouble finding them???????
TREBLE - This is basically three hooks fused together. You will most often find them on pluges and lures. I have to admit they are a very savage looking hook but they’re not so good for fish with smaller mouths so you seldom see them used alone.
DOUBLE HOOK-This the same as a treble hook but with two hooks instead of three. I haven’t seen these on newer lures but they still show up on some of the older lures.
Unfortunately, there are no “standards” upon which fish hook sizes are based but, they usually comply within the structure of sizes 32 to around 19/0.
As sizes go up in number, fishing hooks increase in size. A size 32 is very, very small and the 19/0 is a very large hook. To give you and idea of what we mean, 32 is something you’d use for trout and 19/0 is for something like marlin or shark.
After that you get into short, long or regular shank lengths. If you’re just starting out, go with regular shank hook and work from there. Although I’ve seen them around, I don’t like short shank hooks. I always have trouble removing them and end up tearing up the fish’s lip more than I should. Maybe it’s just me!
This is then followed by the pattern of the hook.
SHAUGHINESSY – This is a a very strong hook. Usually good for keeping its shape and ideal for heavy bottom fishing and strong fighting fish, this is what I use the most and recommend for beginners
.
ABERDEEN - This is generally a lighter wire hook. Most commonly used for fresh water fishing and light sea work. I really like surf fishing but, other than that, I’m not what you would call a salt water angler. Maybe that’s why I would have trouble trusting these hooks against some of the fish in the sea.
CIRCLE - I like circle hooks because they set themselves in the corner of the fishes mouth and require little or no strike. Also, you can hook up with something if they have the hook in its mouth and try swimming away. They are a very good hook but much under used. Maybe that’s because you may have trouble finding them???????
TREBLE - This is basically three hooks fused together. You will most often find them on pluges and lures. I have to admit they are a very savage looking hook but they’re not so good for fish with smaller mouths so you seldom see them used alone.
DOUBLE HOOK-This the same as a treble hook but with two hooks instead of three. I haven’t seen these on newer lures but they still show up on some of the older lures.
Remember to take the hooks outta yer pocket before ya sit down!
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