Fishing hooks are an important tool for connecting fish and fishermen. At present, there are many types of fish hooks on the market. Choosing a good hook is very important to the fishing process. So how do you choose a hook that suits you?
1. The size of the hook.
For the size of fish hooks, there is usually a convention saying that big fish use big hooks and small fish use small hooks. There are always many fishermen who like to ask which fish to use. The actual size of the hook has little to do with the number. The larger the number of hooks, the larger the hooks. For example, Iseni, from No. 1, No. 2 to No. 13 Number, number 14. The smaller the number of some hooks, the smaller the hooks. For example, the new Kanto hook is as small as 0.1. If you compare the No. 1 hook of the New Kanto and the No. 1 hook of Iseni, it is quite different. If you specialize in fishing for small fish, of course, the small hook is the first choice. Of course, the size of the hook depends on the size of the fish's mouth and the fish's ability to suck bait and struggle. Generally, the hook is one-third the size of the fish's mouth. Larger hooks can be used to catch fresh fish, and smaller hooks can be used for slow fish.
2. The shape of the hook.
There are dozens of fish hook shapes on the market, and you should choose a fish hook according to the target fish, line group, and other conditions when you go fishing. Fish hooks with inwardly inclined hook tips have a smoother entrance for fish to swallow. The hooks can easily penetrate into the fish body and the thorn hangs are relatively firm. The front end of the sleeve-shaped hook is bent approximately at a right angle and is easy to be swallowed by the fish. A hook with a short tip is easy to pierce the fish body, and a hook with a long tip is prone to breakage. Generally, when fishing with surface bait, it is best to choose a hook with a shorter handle. When fishing with live bait such as earthworms, the hook handle should be appropriately lengthened.
3. The color of the hook.
Most people think that the color of the hook should be white or black, which can reduce the alertness of the fish. In fact, this statement has not been experimentally verified, because generally the hook is wrapped in bait, and the fish cannot see the hook at all. So in fact, there are no specific requirements for the color of the hook.
4. Whether the hook has barbs.
The question of whether the hook has barbed or not has been debated by the majority of fishermen. Some people think that barbless hooks should be used. First, it can reduce the damage to the fish, second, it is convenient to pick the fish, and third, it is not easy to panic the fish. In addition, the barbless hook can not only protect the fish but also the angler himself. Even if the hook is accidentally hung on the skin or clothing, the barbless hook can be easily removed. The barbed hook is nothing more than to reduce the chance of dragging the fish away. However, according to the principle of mechanics, the hook is always held by the fishing line when the fishing line is pulled from the moment the fish is stuck until the rod is tightened. With a certain angle of penetration, the fish will not easily decouple. Unless the piercing is too shallow or the position of the piercing fish's mouth is incorrect, it will cause the fish to run away.
The choice of the hook is mainly determined according to the actual fishing situation. When using the hook, you must pay attention to your own safety. Don't throw the hook around. After all, the hook will still be very painful if the hook is accidentally pierced into the human body.