The Art of Hooking Fish

One of the biggest mistakes I have seen anglers make is choosing a hook that doesn’t match the bait and technique. Photo by Kenneth Boone

Is there anything worse in fishing than missing or losing the fish you’ve worked so hard to catch? The hooks that are attached to the bait or line most certainly make a difference. The right hook allows your bait the right action and appears natural to the fish; yet, it’s sharp enough and strong enough to get the job done.

One of the biggest mistakes I have made – and that I see other anglers of all experience levels make – is choosing a hook that doesn’t match the bait and technique for which it is being used.