There is a sport that people everywhere love to partake in: fishing. Many people use fishing as a means of making a living as well. There are a number of different tools that are needed for fishing.

Let’s take a look at some of the functions of the most important part of your fishing gear: the hook.

The hook is shaped just like a ‘hook’, hence the name. Like the name “hook,” itself suggests, the tool is shaped like a hook and it contains a barbed edge which captures the fish and disables it to wriggle its way out of the hook. A hook is divided into various parts, such as:

1. The eye. This is the part that attaches the hook to the line.
2. The Shank. This part is the straight piece of the hook.
3. Bend. This is the curve piece that starts to form the point.
4. Point. This is the sharp part that stabs the fish.
5. The barb. This is on only some hooks, and adds a resistance for the fish.

Fishing hooks have been used since thousands and thousands of years. According to records, history suggests people used fish hooks even back in 7000BC. With technology there have been numerous changes in how hooks are made. Many different materials, such as wood and stone, have been used to make hooks, and some places still uses these non-metal hooks. Metal hooks became increasingly popular around the 16th century.

Treble Hook Low Down

There are three different types of hooks. The single hook, the double hook and the treble hook.

Treble hooks are most often used with fly fishing. A treble hook is known to be “fully clad” in colored feathers in order to simulate lures or insects. The treble hooks grip on a fishes mouth is one of the most noticeable functions. Fishermen use the treble hook for lures.

Lures are available in many different types. The most popular type is the bobbed lure. This lure ’swims’ through the water, giving the appearance of a real bait. However, irrespective of what sort of lure you use, it is best advised to use a treble hook in order to ensure that the fish does not escape you.

The one disadvantage of a treble hook is that it can cause damage to a fishes mouth. If you are fishing for fun, and plan on releasing the fish then a treble hook is not advised. The struggling fish will have significant damage to its mouth. A treble hook will snag the fish, so if you want to keep it to fry, the treble is your friend.

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