Published on: 27 Aug 2016
Hook Material - Hooks are mainly made of stainless steel or high carbon steel. Stainless steel is selected for its rust resistance and great for saltwater use. However, they are not as strong as high carbon steel and usually heavier in comparison to an equivalent high carbon steel hook, as a heavier wire gauge is required to attain an equivalent strength. However, it is thought that stainless steel is less eco-friendly to fish (in comparison to a high carbon steel), as it takes much longer for it to corrode away, and in turn, increases the risk to the health of the fish if the hook restricts its from feeding or its mobility. Hooks made of high carbon steel are not only just lighter, but stronger in comparison to an equivalent gauged stainless steel hook. However, carbon steel hooks are prone to rusting and require a surface finish to create a barrier layer to inhibit corrosion.
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The humble fishing hook, has been around for quite a while. In fact, since Biblical times and that is a long time.
Fast forward to today, and little has changed with its purpose - that is, to catch fish.
Regardless of application, what remains common is its anatomy.... read more.
