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Old 06-14-06, 05:36 PM   #1
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Default Do you ever sharpen your hooks?

For the past year, I have noticed I have missed a lot of fish on the hookset when fishing plastic baits like worms and other texas-rigged baits. After closer inspection, I am beginning to doubt the sharpness of my hooks as they have sat in my moisture-laden tacklebox for years and although they show no signs of rust or damage, they do not pass the "thumbnail test", eventhough new hooks I buy out of the package haven't passed this test before.

So should I start sharpening my hooks? I have read in various articles that sharpening your own hooks can actually make them less sharp because it's highly inexact doing it by yourself and that you can never sharpen a point better than the manufacturer can. So should I go with my gut and sharpen, or wait till I see noticeable wear and tear on the hooks to replace/sharpen?

Any advice on what I should do? Thanks for your replies.
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Old 06-14-06, 05:43 PM   #2
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i have read that also,but i shapen them.
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Old 06-14-06, 06:26 PM   #3
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I sharpen them all the time, I may even sharpen them if I begin to notice that fish are not getting well hooked.
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Old 06-14-06, 06:50 PM   #4
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Old 06-14-06, 07:13 PM   #5
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am with george here.. i use a hook it it breaks or i lose it. then replace it. i will file hooks every so often worm hooks spinnerbait hooks and crankbait hooks.. buy better quality of hooks helps a lot and lessens the fast dulling that some-eagle claw- hooks tend to do..

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Old 06-14-06, 07:36 PM   #6
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Always. I hardly ever throw anything without checking to make sure the hook is sharp, and if not I sharpen it. Learned that lesson the hard way many moons ago. A hook sharpener is one of if not the most important things to have in the tackle box IMO.
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Old 06-14-06, 07:43 PM   #7
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I sharpen them almost every trip out, the old hooks used to bend over, especially on a spinnerbait that had been hung up, and made it harder to resharpen. Thanks to todays technology the hooks are way sharper and a breeze to touch up with a hand file or battery powered sharpener
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Old 06-14-06, 09:05 PM   #8
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i only sharpen a hook when i get really bent or seem not to be hooking up well with fish no other time need i think if they get real bad replace it
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Old 06-14-06, 09:47 PM   #9
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I sharping all hooks and replace most with Gamy's that I touch up new from the package.
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Old 06-15-06, 01:14 AM   #10
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By reading your post you want to know whether or not you should sharpen your hooks because of missed hook ups. Yes, sharpen by all means. If you are not sure how to sharpen said hook, then practice on an old one and give it the fingernail test. Once you have mastered the sharpening, you'll never have to worry about it again.
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Old 06-15-06, 10:06 AM   #11
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replace it and keep chunkin
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Old 06-15-06, 01:05 PM   #12
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This sounds like a stupid problem, but I know the good guys here won't criticize me...

I have a hook sharpener my dad gave me, yet whenever I try to sharpen a worm hook, I seem to make it even duller than it was before.
All I do is angle it so that it's parallel to the point and slide it so you'd think it would get sharper... maybe my angle is off?
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Old 06-15-06, 02:27 PM   #13
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Most probably that´s the reason, wrong angle and/or too many rubs.
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Old 06-15-06, 09:25 PM   #14
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Buy Gammy Superline hooks, or Owner hooks and you won't have that problem. But I will say I have sharpened a few hooks. But if one of the above gets dull(usually lose it before it gets dull) then I just tie on a new one. The Brand of hook makes a HUGE difference IMO, and the above are strong, and sharp everytime out of the package.

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Old 06-16-06, 02:49 PM   #15
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Boy, thanks so much for the great responses guys. I have never sharpened a hook before and I think I need to start doing so and soon. My problem is that I bought hooks in bulk a couple years back, so I have hundreds of worm hooks, trebles, etc, but quickly learned my lesson not to store the bulk hooks in your tacklebox as it gets damp real quick through the seasons.

So is there any recommendations on a hook sharpener that does the best job? I have seen in the past some different style sharpeners. Everything from your standard flat file, to sharpening stones, and even specialty electric hook sharpeners. So what is recommended? Thanks for your advice and knowledge. Glad I asked!
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Old 06-16-06, 03:31 PM   #16
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For starters, go lightly when sharpening your hooks. Just a quick swipe can be all thats neccesary. I just use a flat square hook sharpener, and all my hooks stay sharp. I test each and every hook prior to using it. Even Lucky Craft hooks as well as the Owners, and Gamakastu hooks.
In the event that you hang up in a tree top, rocks etc.. That can dull your hooks. Don't use bent hooks, by bending the hooks back in place you may cause a weak spot. The only times I bend a hook back is when I'm practicing for a tournament. When I get home a new hook goes on.
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Old 06-16-06, 05:27 PM   #17
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www.jomusky.com/sharphooks.html
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Old 06-16-06, 05:53 PM   #18
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I've got several of this type:



You can pick one up most places that carry tackle for about $5. Well worth the investment.
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Old 06-16-06, 06:59 PM   #19
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i still like the groove file by whizbang reb,
not only am i supporting a product made in the good ol' USA,
but afterwards I always feel "groovy'
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Old 06-16-06, 09:15 PM   #20
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I don't sharpen. Uncle Sam (your tax money) pays me well enough, that I can "splurge" $2.89 for a pack of hooks.
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