Fishing Hooks Articles & Videos

• How to Whittle a Fishing Hook

  Whether you're camping in the back woods or hiking along a wilderness trail, knowing the essentials of wilderness survival is an important skill to possess. While in most cases you may not be able to hunt for large game on the fly, you can… read more

• Fishing Hook Tips

  A fishing hook on the end of the line can often be one of the more overlooked pieces of tackle used during a fishing trip. Through ordinary use, hooks can come loose from the fishing line as well as become damaged and dull, resulting in mis… read more

• How to Rig a Nightcrawler on a Fishing Hook

  Nightcrawlers rigged on a fishing hook and presented to fish will produce results in a variety of scenarios. They will catch fish in small ponds, larger lakes, streams, brooks and rivers. You must rig your nightcrawler so that it will stay… read more

• How to Make Wooden Fishing Plugs

  Wooden fishing plugs and lures imitate the shape and movement of small fish, which larger predatory fish feed on. Anglers often lose plugs that get caught in brush, stuck under a log or from broken fishing lines; replacing each lost store-b… read more

• How to String a Fishing Hook

  Attaching a fishing hook to your line is a simple and necessary part of rigging. Many anglers, however, do not take the time to tie the correct knot for attaching, or stringing, a hook onto a fishing line. Securing a hook to the main line o… read more

• How do I Connect Fishing Hooks?

  Connecting your fishing hooks to the end of your fishing line requires a knot you can have confidence in as well as a tie with little effort. The Trilene knot fits the bill for tying your terminal tackle, such as fishhooks to the end of you… read more

• How do I Barb & Sharpen Fishing Hooks?

  The needs of the humble fish hook are often overlooked by anglers. Although attaching a hook to a line is a simple process, there are a few steps that should be taken before the hook is tied. Many streams and rivers have regulations that re… read more

• How do I Choose the Right Fishing Glasses?

  The right glasses are an important part of an angler's tool kit that's often overlooked until you're out on the water. Wearing the right glasses when fishing not only makes you more comfortable, it can also improve your chances of catching… read more

• How to Grab a Hook When Fishing

  Grabbing a fish hook might be the furthest thing on the mind of many people when fishing. However, sometimes it might be necessary to grab and hold a fish hook during the course of a fishing trip. When these times arise, grabbing a fish hoo… read more

• Fly-Fishing Fly Descriptions

  In fly-fishing, the fly is the bait--not a lure, worm or shrimp. The fly gives you the opportunitiy to catch fish in different locations and during varying parts of the day since the fly represents the insects of the area. Artificial flies… read more

• How to Hook Frozen Shrimp in Fishing

  Frozen shrimp are available at local bait shops and are an effective bait choice when fishing for angelfish and stingrays. As with any type of frozen bait, when fishing with frozen shrimp, you must pay attention to the condition of the body… read more

• How to Put Fishing Hooks in Tubes

  Tube lures are easy to spot. One end is closed, while the other is hollowed and sliced into strips. The open end, which contains tentacle-like strips, creates action under the water and attracts a wide variety of fish, including smallmouth… read more

• How do I Attach a Fishing Hook?

  Your fishing rod and reel are assembled and you have the fishing line spooled on the reel. All that remains for you to do is tie a hook on the end of the line and you are all set for the big fishing trip. The knot used to connect a hook to… read more

• Illinois Fishing Hook Restrictions

  The Illinois Department of Natural Resources has regulations in place that restrict the number of hooks an angler may employ in specific situations. These restrictions also address the placement of hooks on trotlines and the snagging of fis… read more

• What Kind of Hooks to Use in Soft Fishing Lures

  With more than 800 sizes and styles of hooks on the market, finding the ones that will meet your needs can be a challenge. This is particularly true with soft plastic lures. These lures are a go-to bait for many anglers, but they perform a… read more

• How to Hook a Peeler Crab

  Peeler crabs, or small blue crabs, are favored among many saltwater anglers as a bait. Shedding their shell up to three times per year, peeler crabs typically shed their first shell during the early spring months of April or May. Peeler cra… read more

• How to Bait a Pipi on a Fish Hook

  Pipi are clams that are commonly found along sandy beaches or along sand bars off the coast of New Zealand. Highly prized for the flavor and closely regulated by fisheries management, pipi have a creamy white flesh that is used in many reci… read more

• Fishing Bait & Fishing Hooks Used to Fish for Sports

  To land that big one, you need proper gear and tackle. Fishing requires specialized equipment for your area and body of water, as well as what fish you are trying to land. Hooks are an essential aspect of fishing and come in various forms a… read more

• How to Solder a Fishing Hook to a Shell for a Pin Minnow

  Making your own lures is a great way to save money and create custom baits for a particular location or situation. The pin lure is one such bait that can be made at home by an angler. A favorite for many years, the pin lure is made using sm… read more

• How to Make Soft Plastic Fishing Molds

  Fishermen love soft plastic fishing lures for their effectiveness. These lures are not only good visual imitations of fish food sources, they also feel realistic. This means fish strike the lures and hold on longer, giving fishermen a bette… read more

• How to Turn Wooden Fishing Lures

  There are a wide variety of lures with different sizes, shapes and colors. To save money and to experiment with different colors and shapes, you make your own wooden fishing lures on a lathe. Start by duplicating a commercially manufactured… read more

• Treble Hooks Vs. Single Hooks on Fishing Plugs

  Plugs can be fished with either single or treble hooks. Both hooks have advantages and disadvantages. The most common hook choice is the treble hook--the plug is capable of carrying multiple treble hooks on a single lure. Anglers will also… read more

• Treble Hooks Vs. Single Hooks

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• How to Hook Up Anchovy for Fishing

  Anchovy is a small and silvery fish with a bluish green back that makes excellent bait for fishing. This small fish typically never grow bigger than eight inches. It is a significant food source for numerous predatory fish in its environmen… read more

• How to Land a Big Fish on a Pier

  Heavy rod and matched reel Big game mono filament fishing line (or similar) Basket net with line Gaff read more

• How to Cut Fishing Hooks

  Cutting a fish hook might be necessary for many reasons. You or a fishing partner have been accidentally hooked. Using the advance and cut method of hook removal involves cutting the hook so that it can be removed. You will also need to cut… read more

• How to Replace Treble Hooks With Single Hooks

  For many people, the difference between a treble hook and a single hook is simply that a treble has three hooks and a single, of course, has one. However, ask an angler the difference and the answer might be different. Fishing a treble hook… read more

• How to Get the Right Fishing Hook

  If you're a beginner in the world of fishing, there's a chance you don't know how to pick the right fishing hook. Using the wrong hook can result in not catching the right type of fish or losing a fish on the end of your line. A number of f… read more

• How to Rig a Banjo Minnow

  Your favorite "who done It" goes to a commercial break just as the mystery is about to be solved. As you rise from the sofa, your attention is drawn back to the television as a monster bass is hauled from the water. How is this possible? An… read more

• Different Fishing Hooks & Their Uses

  The fishing hook is one of the most important pieces of tackle an angler has. The hook is what actually catches and holds the fish once the angler has presented a lure or live bait to a fish and the fish decides to strike at it. Assorted fi… read more

• How to Thread a Fishing Hook

  When you finally get the chance to go on that big fishing trip at your favorite stream or lake, the last thing you want as you make your first cast is to watch your lure sail free and disappear below the surface of the water. If you are str… read more

• How to Sharpen a Fishing Hook

  Although most fishing hooks are very sharp right out of the box, they tend to lose their keen edge with prolonged use and improper storage. Because a dull hook cannot easily penetrate the lip of a fish, it can greatly diminish your chances… read more

• How to Set a Fishing Hook

  The critical moment when you are trying to catch a fish comes when you attempt to set the hook. Even if your bait and hook have a nibble from a fish, don't assume you've got anything--fish rarely bite down directly on the hook, and this for… read more

• Hook Types for Fly Fishing

  Fly fishing hooks come in an overwhelming number of sizes and styles. The type of hook used depends on the insect or bait fish being imitated. Fly fishing hooks use even numbers from 1 to 28 to designate the size of the hook. The larger var… read more

• How to Hook a Banjo Minnow

  The Banjo Minnow was first introduced to the fishing market through infomercials and was marketed as the first fishing lure to act just like a live minnow. Since then, Banjo Minnows have proven very capable as fishing lures for all types of… read more

• How to Whittle a Wooden Fishing Hook

  Over the years many people, from explorers to castaways, have survived to tell their tales by fishing for their lives. If you find yourself in a survival situation near a body of water, fishing could turn out to be your best option to obtai… read more

• How to Prevent Fishing Hooks from Snagging on the Bottom

  Because fish are often found around stumps, weed beds, undercut banks and other underwater structures, anglers will always find themselves casting into cover. Fish hooks are designed to snag fish, but if you fish long enough it is inevitabl… read more

• How to Snell a Fishing Hook

  Snelled hooks are unique in that the knot is tied on the shank of the hook instead of the eyelet. Properly tied, the snell knot is strong and allows the knot to be hidden by the bait. Trout fishermen like a snelled hook because a salmon egg… read more

• Guide to Tying Fishing Hooks

  Your fishing hook is nothing without a strong knot tying it to the fishing line. The best knots for tying fishing hooks will get stronger as tension is added to them, ensuring your hook won't slip off the line. A common fishing line knot th… read more

• Types of Fishing Hooks

  Fishing hooks come in several varieties specifically designed for different fishing types and conditions. Hook type and quality are important factors in making sure you have the right setup for your conditions. Sharpness is also very impo… read more

• How to Hook a Waxworm on a Hook for Fishing

  Waxworms are popular live bait among many freshwater fisherman. These larvae are able to live weeks if stored in refrigerator doors, making them easy to raise and store. They also have a high fat content and are attractive to many types of… read more

• How to Bait an Offset Shank Fishing Hook

  Most anglers that target fish such as bass will make use of an offset shank fishing hook. This hook has a bend of 90 degrees a short distance from the eye, then another quick bend in the opposite direction. The theory that lies behind an of… read more

• The Best Fishing Hook

  As a responsible angler, you are interested in more than simply catching fish. Your hook is the first point of contact between you and your fish. The ideal hook is strong, durable and sharp, yet designed to harm the fish as little as possib… read more

• The Best Fishing Hooks

  Fishing hooks are the most critical component in your tackle arsenal because they come in direct contact with the fish! Thanks to modern materials and manufacturing processes, fish hooks are ready to go right out of the box. Using the best… read more

• Parts of a Fishing Hook

  Fishing hooks are a vital piece of the tackle that enables an individual to catch fish. Hooks are tied onto fishing line and then adorned with live bait, such as shiners, minnows and night crawlers, or artificial lures such as plastic worms… read more