Widely Used Fishing Hooks
Fishing hooks have been around for centuries. From bait fish hooks to trolling hooks, different styles have evolved over time based on the type of fish targeted and the type of fishing used. Here is a list of some of the most popular and widely used fishing hooks available today:
1. Baitholder Hooks: Baitholder hooks are ideal for bait fishing. These hooks feature barbs along the shank portion that holds the bait firmly in place. The curved design of the hook makes it difficult for the fish to escape once it has been hooked. These hooks range in size from 4 to 8/0 and come in a variety of materials such as steel, stainless steel and bronze.
2. Circle Hooks: Circle hooks are very popular in many saltwater applications. These hooks feature an offset circle shape in which the point of the hook is turned back toward the shank of the hook. This design helps to keep the fish on the line once hooked by the lip. Circle hooks are available in sizes #2 to 10/0.
3. Octopus Hooks: Octopus hooks are ideal for live baiting. These hooks have three slices cut in the shank of the hook creating a number of points along the hook. These hooks are available in sizes #4 to 10/0.
4. J-Hooks: J-hooks are widely used in trolling applications. These hooks feature a "J" shape that allows the hook to remain in place in the hook set up. J-hooks range in size from #2 to 10/0.
5. Treble Hooks: Treble hooks are usually used in fishing lures. These hooks have three hooks attached to a single shank, giving the hook a wide gape and providing a greater hooking power. Treble hooks are available in sizes #2 to 10/0.
6. Long Shank Hooks: Long shank hooks are ideal for handling larger and/or more powerful fish. These hooks feature a longer shank than other styles of hook. Long shank hooks range in size from 2/0 to 10/0.
7. Aberdeen Hooks: Aberdeen hooks are mainly used in freshwater fishermen due to their lightweight design. These hooks have a unique arm-like shape which allows them to penetrate the harder scales of larger fish. Aberdeen hooks come in sizes #4 to 10/0.
These are only a few of the most commonly used types of fishing hooks available today. If you are looking to beef up your tackle box with a variety of hooks, be sure to research which type will best suit your type of fishing first!
