Skip to content

Chemically sharpened vs cutting point hooks

Featured Replies

Metal fatigue happens quickly, especially with the added element of minor corrosion. I won't bend anything back that's high-stiffness; it's very likely to break. Chromed hooks are a sure sign that I need to replace bend-outs. Its one of the reasons I like the little chatterbait micros so much - they have a flexible light wire hook that can take some real abuse with a slightly lower risk of snapping. It's also a smaller lure so you're more likely to hook into something smaller anyway. I carry enough these days that I tend to just replace them when they're thrashed, but last year it was different. 

Since I've gotten into treble hooks I'm mainly using the owner zo-wire hooks. I figure the forces needed to bend the hook out and back are likely enough to cause fatigue that will compromise the hook sooner than later. If I bend a treble out, I change baits and replace the hook when I get home. I lose enough fish as it is, I don't need a broken or weakened hook making my hair fall out any faster. Same with line strength...I don't use anything under 12lbs regularly. I still break stuff off, but that's not because of the line.

That said...I don't bend many hooks out. If I was bending out a hook every day...I might do things differently. A lot of this boils down to what lands you in the right balance of confidence and frugality. The intersection of those ideas is located a little differently for everyone.

I've not taken to sharpening my hooks yet, I should start doing that.
Trokars are a no-thanks from me, that tip looks like it would come out easy and the few times I've t-rigged with them it cuts my plastics up pretty hard.

  • Replies 51
  • Views 4.9k
  • Created
  • Last Reply

Top Posters In This Topic

Most Popular Posts

  • Bluebasser86
    Bluebasser86

    Hate cutting point hooks. They tear up the plastics and slice big holes in the fish's mouth making it easier for the fish to toss the hook. Conical hooks are my hooks of choice. 

  • Once a hook is dull, it doesn't matter how it came in the package.  It won't work. So I sharpen it.    For that matter, I often sharpen hooks right out of the package.  I want my hook to dig

  • Deleted account
    Deleted account

    I can sharpen any bass sized hook with a nail file in less than a minute, usually much less.  I like conical points, but sharp is sharp, and I use some others as well. Excerpt from an impromptu mini s

Posted Images

  • Super User

Fishing hooks are mass produced meaning there will be variances in quality, not every hook is perfect.

I use Gamakatsu jig hooks for example and buy them 100 piece quantity. Every few hundred hooks I find 1 that missed the sharping process, no point just blunt wire.

For this reason I check every hook I use for sharpness and touch it up if needed. I check the line, knot and hook points while I am fishing as a standard practice/habit. It doesn’t take much to slightly flatten a needle sharp hook point.

Tom

 

Join the conversation

You can post now and register later. If you have an account, sign in now to post with your account.
Note: Your post will require moderator approval before it will be visible.

Guest
Unfortunately, your content contains terms that we do not allow. Please edit your content to remove the highlighted words below.
Reply to this topic...

Recently Browsing 0

  • No registered users viewing this page.

Important Information

We have placed cookies on your device to help make this website better. You can adjust your cookie settings, otherwise we'll assume you're okay to continue.

Account

Navigation

Search

Search

Configure browser push notifications

Chrome (Android)
  1. Tap the lock icon next to the address bar.
  2. Tap Permissions → Notifications.
  3. Adjust your preference.
Chrome (Desktop)
  1. Click the padlock icon in the address bar.
  2. Select Site settings.
  3. Find Notifications and adjust your preference.