The hook is one of the most important parts of the fishing rod. No matter how good a shot you make, a fishing hook that is not of good quality and correct may cause you to miss the fish.When fishing in the seas and fresh waters, the choice of fishing hook is of great importance. In this regard, we will try to briefly explain the types of fishing hooks, where and on which fish they are used.
How to Choose a Fishing Hook?
When choosing a fishing hook, the type, characteristics and palate structure of the fish we want to catch should be taken into consideration. Using a small fishing hook while hunting a large-mouthed fish will cause the fish to swallow the hook up to its stomach, suffering torture and wasting time. Using a flexible fishing hook during heavy fishing may also cause the hook to open. If the fishing hook is not sharp enough, it will be even more difficult to catch the fish. The shape, length, mouth opening and features of the fishing hook may vary depending on the type of hook. When choosing a fishing hook, knowing which fish and which bait we will use it plays a big role in choosing the hook.
Fishing Hook Numbers
Fishing hooks are divided into two: thin and thick hooks. The thin fishing hook is between 1 and 32 numbers and is used for small fishing. As the finer fishing needle numbers increase, the needle size decreases. A size 12 needle is smaller than a size 5 needle. Varieties with a number higher than 10 are referred to as fly needles.
Thick fishing hooks are used for hunting in the seas and oceans. As the number of these needles increases, the needle becomes larger. Therefore, a size 16 thick needle is larger than a size 12 thick needle.
Since there are many types of fishing hooks, fishing hook prices also have a wide price range. For this reason, needle types that are affordable and suitable for every budget can be found.
Color
When buying a fishing hook, color selection is an unnoticed but very important element. There are many types of needles available in black, white, red, brown or matte colors depending on the bait used. Fish are color blind. However, needles of different colors on the bait will be suspicious to the fish. For example, a white needle should be used in horse mackerel hoes. Different colored needles should be used for different fish.
Fishing Hook Tip
The other important element of the fishing hook is the tip part that allows it to be caught by sinking into the fish's mouth. In general, there are many types of fishing hook tips such as conical, round, spear mouth, inward curved. These tips should also be chosen according to the type of fish. For example, tapered needles; It is suitable for fish with large and hard mouth structures. Round-tipped needles sink better. Therefore, it is suitable for fish with soft mouths.
Fishing Hook Types
1- Aberdeen:
The hooks called Aberdeen are fishing hooks with long handles and short tips. It resembles a longline needle with a thin structure. In general, when using worms as bait, it is more beneficial to choose aberdine needles. It does not harm the wolf and feeding becomes easier. The thin structure of the needle helps it penetrate soft-mouthed fish more easily. It would be wrong to use Aberdin needles on fish with hard jaws, because it can easily break and bend the needle with its strong and hard jaw.
2- Live Bait Hook:
Live bait needle, as the name suggests, is used for live bait. The purpose of making the end of the needle sideways is to make the needle move forward with the force applied by the fishing line and to make the leashing movement easier. The short handle is to avoid obstructing the movement of live bait.
3- Circle Needle:
The circle needle is used in fish with a hard mouth structure and sharp teeth. The feature of this type of needles is that they get stuck in the mouth of the fish. Circle fishing hooks are used especially for fish with hard jaws such as sea bream and coral and sharp teeth such as bluefish.
4- Sahughnessy:
Saugnesi needle is a classic needle and is called J type needle. This needle is generally used in purr hunting. It shows more successful results in soft-mouthed fish.
5- Kahle
Kahle type needles are similar to round needles, but their designs are for different purposes. These needles are designed to be stuck inside the fish. Kahle needle is generally used for fish that eat the bait reluctantly. The fish that swallows this needle has no way of escaping. You should know that when you use this type of needle, all fish caught will die. Because the fish is fatally injured when the needle gets stuck in it.
Special Designed Needles
1- Messler:
When we use worms as bait, the design of the needle shows the bait in its most natural movement. Messler (Misler) type needle is used for soft-mouthed fish.
2-Weed-Less:
Vid-Les jigs are designed for hunting in rocky and mossy places. Thanks to the spring at its tip, the needle does not get stuck on rocks and moss. Since fish with strong and hard jaws usually live in rocky places, the fish can easily suppress the spring at the tip of the needle.
