Just watched a fly fisherman sharpen his hooks and of course he disagrees with everything you taught here. There's an old adage, "whatever works". I think there is truth in that. Also, hook sharpening is best done at a table, later, and away from the water. I typically change to a new hook, and save the blunted or dull hooks till I can better sit down and resharpen properly and then reuse later. Something to think about. Sandpaper when used correctly will give an amazingly sharp point.
Thank u , i got a hook sharpener (the small green one u got) and was doing it the reverse way and the hook was not getting sharp at all. Did it the other way and now i know
Some hooks are such cheap quality, that it is nearly impossible to put a good point on them! If you seem to be making it more dull, that is likely the case; remember, start off with the coarser file, and work your way down in coarseness until you end up with a nearly smooth stone (if you have that equipment) and you should end up with a sharp hook, but if the metal with which the hook was made is not condusive to keeping a sharp point, you will never get it sharp - pay a bit more money and start with a high-end hook, and you will get more usage, and catch more fish! (same reason there are dollar-store knives, and $1000 chef knives) one will last for one picnic, the other will be handed down to your great grand-children, and still be sharp enough to shave with.
Thanks for watching :) The files have the groove because if you are new to hook sharpening, it is sometimes difficult to concentrate on keeping the hook at the correct angle, while at the same time, keeping it running down the file, without falling off one of the edges mid-stroke. If this is the case, you can put the hook into the groove, and use it as a guide so your sharpening stroke is always long and complete, and you know your hook will exit at a given point off the file every time, so there is less risk of hooking yourself with it. The problem with using only the groove, is that over time, and with many, many hook sharpening, it will wear down, and may also become notched or pitted, and therefore damaging to your hooks, or just plain inefficient. If you learn to use the broad part of the file, you have so much surface area to work with, that these issues should not be a concern, unless you are sharpening literally thousands of hooks. Sometimes, with the fine file, and tiny hooks, I will do a preliminary honing on the broad part, then just a quick finishing stroke in the groove, because it helps to keep the right angle for that final touch (and since I rarely use the groove, I know that it is not damaged in any way). Thanks again for checking out the video, happy fishing!
No problem Derek, keeping a file or sharpening stone with you when fishing will almost certainly help put more fish on the end of your line; it's a little "secret" that many anglers just don't bother with, but it will set you apart from them when fishing side-by-side on the water. Try to learn to use the broad part of that file/stone, reserving the groove for finishing touches (if needed) and you will start to out-fish your buddies every time ;) - tight lines!
Just go to Ebay and type in "fish hook sharpener" and literally every sharpener in this video will pop up on the first page....click on the one you like, and pay using your credit card or paypal or whatever you like.
No problem, it was my pleasure :) As for the brand....hmmm, I don't have it handy right now, but I believe they were both Dr. Slick files. I can tell you I bought both from Sail Outdoors here in the Toronto area, while I worked there. I'm not even sure that there are any markings on the file itself, but if you can wait a few days, I can check the next time I'm in the store.
Okay, so I went to Sail Outdoors, and came out with egg on my face LOL. It turns out that the smaller green one was a Dr. Slick, which I bought in their fly-fishing department while I worked there, but there was no blue one to be found. I thought about it for a bit, and it turns out I bought the blue one from Bass Pro Shop's fishing department when I worked for them :) I remember it having a white logo on the blue handle, which must have rubbed off over the years of using this file. I did a quick google search and here is a link which will take you to this file (although I don't recommend having it shipped at that cost LOL) www.ebay.com/b/Bass-Pro-Shops-Fishing-Tackle-Craft/165931/bn_1985464 Hope this helps you out, thanks for watching, and stay tuned for more videos in the near future :)
You're quite welcome! That was my intention when I started this channel - to help others out, as I wish someone had helped me out when I was getting into fishing :)
I have a few better ways to sharpen hooks. I fish with 2 to 6 lb test mono and my hooks have to be extra sharp 6 lb test is for landlocked salmon and walleye in rough condfitions. I roll up fine black sandking paper to make a small tube and sharpen the hook from inside the hook bend. For big jobs, I use a diamond dust file and finish off with a tiny roll of 400 grit sanding paper.
Some of my fly-fishing friends use sandpaper on the tiniest of hooks, and it does work. I've used it on some of my panfish hooks (tiny) in the past, but the one major drawback that I found, is that sandpaper tends to get wet in the field, and as soon as that happens, it becomes useless. At home, it will work fine, as you have seen for yourself, thanks for sharing your method Daniel :)
@@thefishfin-atic7106 Auto paint detailers wet-dry paper (400-800 grit; 1/4-3/8" self-rolled tubes about 3" long and taped in the middle with about 1/4" strips of gorilla tape) are excellent. Tape in middle so both ends of tube can be used. Dunk in water before use. Perfect!
Thank you! Thank you! Thank you! I fish for smaller fish, (trout, kokanee, pan fish, landlocked salmon mostly) & have always been wanting to learn this. Thank you! I do have a question/comment for you. I ended up getting one of those double beveled or very flat triangle type metal file to sharpen hooks. I think maybe it was the least costly. How do you use those? I think that I'm going to get one of these stones instead for my upcoming trip to the Puget Sound area this next week...
Thank you for watching, and for appreciating the video :) the triangular file you have is used much the same way as the flat one, but the triangular shape of the file makes it easier to access treble hook points, in hard-to-reach places, while keeping the correct angle. In some cases, the triangular file is better than the flat, in other cases the flat is easier to work with. If you buy the flat file, and a honing stone, you will be set for any sharpening situation! Practice with each file/stone before each fishing trip, and test the sharpness of each point, while changing your technique slightly, in between each hook, and you will quickly figure out the best way, and the best file that works for your situation. This video is meant as a starting point, and I'm really happy that you watched, and it gave you some direction:)
My pleasure, glad I could help in some small way - you will be amazed at how many more hook-ups you get by just touching up your hook points. Happy fishing Guy! :)
My bad for not talking about that in the video. Great question though, and it has been asked - and answered here in the comment section a few times. You could scroll down, and read some of the comments, but I can save you the time by cutting and pasting my answer to the same question, and here it is - enjoy :) The files have the groove because if you are new to hook sharpening, it is sometimes difficult to concentrate on keeping the hook at the correct angle, while at the same time, keeping it running down the file, without falling off one of the edges mid-stroke. If this is the case, you can put the hook into the groove, and use it as a guide so your sharpening stroke is always long and complete, and you know your hook will exit at a given point off the file every time, so there is less risk of hooking yourself with it. The problem with using only the groove, is that over time, and with many, many hook sharpening, it will wear down, and may also become notched or pitted, and therefore damaging to your hooks, or just plain inefficient. If you learn to use the broad part of the file, you have so much surface area to work with, that these issues should not be a concern, unless you are sharpening literally thousands of hooks. Sometimes, with the fine file, and tiny hooks, I will do a preliminary honing on the broad part, then just a quick finishing stroke in the groove, because it helps to keep the right angle for that final touch (and since I rarely use the groove, I know that it is not damaged in any way). Thanks again for checking out the video, happy fishing!
Thanks for the video. I will say, you should probably avoid checking hook sharpness on the pad of your thumb if you are either wading or in a boat or walking or leaned back or .... prone to accidents or have a dog or .... Thanks for the vid. Maybe we can debate this on the river some time... :)
LMAO, yes, this video was made in the comfort of my living room, and yes, I have checked sharpness this way many times in the field, but have never taken these aspects into consideration - thanks for pointing this out, and if we're ever on the same river at the same time....debate accepted LOL
Stressed much? Maybe take a day and go fishing. The technique shown here is correct, well described even for a novice (tho some might wonder what a burr is), properly illustrated and useful for those new to the sport. Maybe a thank-you would be more appropriate.
Just watched a fly fisherman sharpen his hooks and of course he disagrees with everything you taught here. There's an old adage, "whatever works". I think there is truth in that. Also, hook sharpening is best done at a table, later, and away from the water. I typically change to a new hook, and save the blunted or dull hooks till I can better sit down and resharpen properly and then reuse later. Something to think about. Sandpaper when used correctly will give an amazingly sharp point.
oops looks like you already know about the hook sharpening...lol my bad
Thank u , i got a hook sharpener (the small green one u got) and was doing it the reverse way and the hook was not getting sharp at all. Did it the other way and now i know
Fantastic instruction Thank you
Gamakatsu Hooks are always the sharpest out there. They never failed and it is the only brand I use.
Thanks for mentioning that the stone can be wet. I was under the impression that a wet stone might lack the sufficient friction to do the job.
Are bigger hooks made out of some much stronger material that the smaller sharpener can't handle?
you had me until aboot.
Thank you 🎣
I’m not tryna buy another whopper plopper, thanks
I have no idea what this comment means lol
I seem to just make it even more dull. I gotta practice more
Some hooks are such cheap quality, that it is nearly impossible to put a good point on them! If you seem to be making it more dull, that is likely the case; remember, start off with the coarser file, and work your way down in coarseness until you end up with a nearly smooth stone (if you have that equipment) and you should end up with a sharp hook, but if the metal with which the hook was made is not condusive to keeping a sharp point, you will never get it sharp - pay a bit more money and start with a high-end hook, and you will get more usage, and catch more fish! (same reason there are dollar-store knives, and $1000 chef knives) one will last for one picnic, the other will be handed down to your great grand-children, and still be sharp enough to shave with.
Yeah don't. At less than 50p a hook just bin it. Catch or blank put it in the bin
Can you tell me why both hook files have a recessed grove in them? thanks for the vid
Thanks for watching :)
The files have the groove because if you are new to hook sharpening, it is sometimes difficult to concentrate on keeping the hook at the correct angle, while at the same time, keeping it running down the file, without falling off one of the edges mid-stroke. If this is the case, you can put the hook into the groove, and use it as a guide so your sharpening stroke is always long and complete, and you know your hook will exit at a given point off the file every time, so there is less risk of hooking yourself with it.
The problem with using only the groove, is that over time, and with many, many hook sharpening, it will wear down, and may also become notched or pitted, and therefore damaging to your hooks, or just plain inefficient.
If you learn to use the broad part of the file, you have so much surface area to work with, that these issues should not be a concern, unless you are sharpening literally thousands of hooks.
Sometimes, with the fine file, and tiny hooks, I will do a preliminary honing on the broad part, then just a quick finishing stroke in the groove, because it helps to keep the right angle for that final touch (and since I rarely use the groove, I know that it is not damaged in any way).
Thanks again for checking out the video, happy fishing!
Breeding Aquarium Fish
Thanks for the feedback and detailed insight. Much appreciative.
Anytime! Sharp hooks catch more fish, no doubt about that. Hope it helps you put a few more fish into your landing net - tight lines!
Had the same question, thanks for answering and sharing the video. I'll keep the worksharp in my tackle box and see if it helps with my hook ups.
No problem Derek, keeping a file or sharpening stone with you when fishing will almost certainly help put more fish on the end of your line; it's a little "secret" that many anglers just don't bother with, but it will set you apart from them when fishing side-by-side on the water. Try to learn to use the broad part of that file/stone, reserving the groove for finishing touches (if needed) and you will start to out-fish your buddies every time ;) - tight lines!
Thank you for helping us out
where can I buy this whetstone sharpener? my tackle bait shops don't have it LOL
Just go to Ebay and type in "fish hook sharpener" and literally every sharpener in this video will pop up on the first page....click on the one you like, and pay using your credit card or paypal or whatever you like.
supwr thorough
thanks
little cleo baby!!! allllll day!
Thanks for the detailed vid! What brand is the blue handled one? Thanks.
No problem, it was my pleasure :) As for the brand....hmmm, I don't have it handy right now, but I believe they were both Dr. Slick files. I can tell you I bought both from Sail Outdoors here in the Toronto area, while I worked there. I'm not even sure that there are any markings on the file itself, but if you can wait a few days, I can check the next time I'm in the store.
The Fish Fin-atic Thanks, sure that would be great!
Okay, so I went to Sail Outdoors, and came out with egg on my face LOL. It turns out that the smaller green one was a Dr. Slick, which I bought in their fly-fishing department while I worked there, but there was no blue one to be found.
I thought about it for a bit, and it turns out I bought the blue one from Bass Pro Shop's fishing department when I worked for them :) I remember it having a white logo on the blue handle, which must have rubbed off over the years of using this file. I did a quick google search and here is a link which will take you to this file (although I don't recommend having it shipped at that cost LOL)
www.ebay.com/b/Bass-Pro-Shops-Fishing-Tackle-Craft/165931/bn_1985464
Hope this helps you out, thanks for watching, and stay tuned for more videos in the near future :)
The Fish Fin-atic Thank you for the info and going the extra mile!
You're quite welcome! That was my intention when I started this channel - to help others out, as I wish someone had helped me out when I was getting into fishing :)
wow
The FBI approves
Very helpful. Thank you.
Ponderous......
These are diamond grit sharpening stones if I’m not mistaking, so they work better wet. Great video!
Thanks for pointing that out Miguel, I will definitely wet them from now on before using them, and thanks for the compliment! :)
We're you find that at?
they are at Basspro, or amazon or ebay
I have a few better ways to sharpen hooks. I fish with 2 to 6 lb test mono and my hooks have to be extra sharp 6 lb test is for landlocked salmon and walleye in rough condfitions. I roll up fine black sandking paper to make a small tube and sharpen the hook from inside the hook bend. For big jobs, I use a diamond dust file and finish off with a tiny roll of 400 grit sanding paper.
Some of my fly-fishing friends use sandpaper on the tiniest of hooks, and it does work. I've used it on some of my panfish hooks (tiny) in the past, but the one major drawback that I found, is that sandpaper tends to get wet in the field, and as soon as that happens, it becomes useless. At home, it will work fine, as you have seen for yourself, thanks for sharing your method Daniel :)
you should make a video of that
@@thefishfin-atic7106 Auto paint detailers wet-dry paper (400-800 grit; 1/4-3/8" self-rolled tubes about 3" long and taped in the middle with about 1/4" strips of gorilla tape) are excellent. Tape in middle so both ends of tube can be used. Dunk in water before use. Perfect!
@@dirkbergstrom9751 thank-you for that suggestion! I will definitely try it for myself.
very good & well done thanks
Glad you enjoyed it - hope it helps you put a few more fish in the net :)
Nice tutorial thanks.
Glad I could help, thanks for taking the time to leave a positive comment :)
Thank you! Thank you! Thank you! I fish for smaller fish, (trout, kokanee, pan fish, landlocked salmon mostly) & have always been wanting to learn this. Thank you! I do have a question/comment for you. I ended up getting one of those double beveled or very flat triangle type metal file to sharpen hooks. I think maybe it was the least costly. How do you use those? I think that I'm going to get one of these stones instead for my upcoming trip to the Puget Sound area this next week...
Thank you for watching, and for appreciating the video :) the triangular file you have is used much the same way as the flat one, but the triangular shape of the file makes it easier to access treble hook points, in hard-to-reach places, while keeping the correct angle. In some cases, the triangular file is better than the flat, in other cases the flat is easier to work with. If you buy the flat file, and a honing stone, you will be set for any sharpening situation! Practice with each file/stone before each fishing trip, and test the sharpness of each point, while changing your technique slightly, in between each hook, and you will quickly figure out the best way, and the best file that works for your situation. This video is meant as a starting point, and I'm really happy that you watched, and it gave you some direction:)
@@thefishfin-atic7106 thanks! Much appreciated!
nice briefing
Thank-you, I hope it helps you catch more fish :)
I just picked one up to start sharpening my hooks. Thank you for the video.
My pleasure, glad I could help in some small way - you will be amazed at how many more hook-ups you get by just touching up your hook points. Happy fishing Guy! :)
*NO MENTION OF WHAT THE GROOVE ON THE FILE IS FOR ??? ... WHY NOT ? JUST SAY THIS GROVE IS FOR xxx BUT I DONT US IT BECAUSE xxxx.*
My bad for not talking about that in the video. Great question though, and it has been asked - and answered here in the comment section a few times. You could scroll down, and read some of the comments, but I can save you the time by cutting and pasting my answer to the same question, and here it is - enjoy :)
The files have the groove because if you are new to hook sharpening, it is sometimes difficult to concentrate on keeping the hook at the correct angle, while at the same time, keeping it running down the file, without falling off one of the edges mid-stroke. If this is the case, you can put the hook into the groove, and use it as a guide so your sharpening stroke is always long and complete, and you know your hook will exit at a given point off the file every time, so there is less risk of hooking yourself with it.
The problem with using only the groove, is that over time, and with many, many hook sharpening, it will wear down, and may also become notched or pitted, and therefore damaging to your hooks, or just plain inefficient.
If you learn to use the broad part of the file, you have so much surface area to work with, that these issues should not be a concern, unless you are sharpening literally thousands of hooks.
Sometimes, with the fine file, and tiny hooks, I will do a preliminary honing on the broad part, then just a quick finishing stroke in the groove, because it helps to keep the right angle for that final touch (and since I rarely use the groove, I know that it is not damaged in any way).
Thanks again for checking out the video, happy fishing!
@@thefishfin-atic7106 thanks
@@joelcr250 No worries - hope it helps you out :)
@@thefishfin-atic7106 It does, I am in the market for a hook file, so it helps
Thanks for the video. I will say, you should probably avoid checking hook sharpness on the pad of your thumb if you are either wading or in a boat or walking or leaned back or .... prone to accidents or have a dog or .... Thanks for the vid. Maybe we can debate this on the river some time... :)
LMAO, yes, this video was made in the comfort of my living room, and yes, I have checked sharpness this way many times in the field, but have never taken these aspects into consideration - thanks for pointing this out, and if we're ever on the same river at the same time....debate accepted LOL
To much talking in this video. Sharpen the hook already
😆 LMAO....I thought more info was better 🤷♂️
Stressed much? Maybe take a day and go fishing. The technique shown here is correct, well described even for a novice (tho some might wonder what a burr is), properly illustrated and useful for those new to the sport. Maybe a thank-you would be more appropriate.
@@dirkbergstrom9751 you answered a year later 🤣
@@fishingwithhoffman7365
You are too funny 🤣 lol