FordsnFishin Posted January 31, 2020 Posted January 31, 2020 I fish a lot of jigs, and a majority of that time is in gnarly rock. Therefore, very often my jigs come back to the boat with a bent and dull hook. Typically what I do is bend the hook back and use a hand file to bring it back. But during tournaments this can be time consuming. So I'll typically tie on a new jig. So im wondering if you guys are using any type of electric hook sharpeners, or something that allows you to sharpen fast and effortlessly? If it were fast, having that peace of mind of a sharp hook would be great. Not unusual for me to have $30 of jigs thrown on the deck dull during tournaments. Quote
Super User J Francho Posted January 31, 2020 Super User Posted January 31, 2020 Carry extra jigs, and resharpen after the tournament. 2 1 Quote
FordsnFishin Posted January 31, 2020 Author Posted January 31, 2020 1 minute ago, J Francho said: Carry extra jigs, and resharpen after the tournament. That's what I've done. But if there was something that I could slip over the hook for 5-7 seconds and it be sharp, well that would be the bees knees. My early year tournaments, my hands get so cold and stiff, plus with gloves on. That trying to retie can be way more difficult than it should. Quote
ghost123123 Posted February 1, 2020 Posted February 1, 2020 Battery powered Drexel? They sell them at pet stores to trim dogs nails. Should do the trick in a very short amount of time with the proper diamond attachment. Quote
mc6524 Posted February 1, 2020 Posted February 1, 2020 Berkley makes a line stripper that is also a hook sharpener. It’s battery powered. Quote
Finessegenics Posted February 1, 2020 Posted February 1, 2020 https://www.tacklewarehouse.com/Dr_Slick_Hook_Sharpener_File_4/descpage-DRHF.html I like this one. Not the cheapest, or most expensive either but it is convenient because it comes on a keychain and it has a groove for the hooks to be easily sharpened. There’s also a Danielson one that’s currently out of stock which just a handle and file. It’s $5 which is significantly cheaper, but on back order. I think you should also watch this video too. 1 Quote
Super User A-Jay Posted February 1, 2020 Super User Posted February 1, 2020 I carry one of these in the boat & the canoe. Very good. https://www.amazon.com/DMT-FFHWF-Diafold-Diamond-Whetstone/dp/B00004WFTQ/ref=sr_1_5?keywords=Diafold®+Hook+%26+Knife+Sharpener&qid=1580526852&sr=8-5 A-Jay 1 1 Quote
GTN-NY Posted February 1, 2020 Posted February 1, 2020 I always liked this one https://www.amazon.com/Luhr-Jensen-Original-Hook-File-Handle/dp/B003KHC9MW/ref=mp_s_a_1_16?dchild=1&keywords=Hook+Sharpener&qid=1580529257&sr=8-16 Quote
FordsnFishin Posted February 1, 2020 Author Posted February 1, 2020 1 hour ago, A-Jay said: I carry one of these in the boat & the canoe. Very good. https://www.amazon.com/DMT-FFHWF-Diafold-Diamond-Whetstone/dp/B00004WFTQ/ref=sr_1_5?keywords=Diafold®+Hook+%26+Knife+Sharpener&qid=1580526852&sr=8-5 A-Jay Do you use the groove? Makes sense to have one with it, should make it much faster/ easier. How do you go about sharpening the inside of ther hook point? Just the flat stone? Quote
Super User A-Jay Posted February 1, 2020 Super User Posted February 1, 2020 1 minute ago, FordsnFishin said: Do you use the groove? Makes sense to have one with it, should make it much faster/ easier. How do you go about sharpening the inside of ther hook point? Just the flat stone? Each hook sharpening deal may be a little different. Yes, I do use the 'groove' but not every time. This product is user friendly & 'thin' so there is no problem accessing any hook point angle needed. Works for most (except the smallest) bait hooks, trebles hooks and single hook baits like jigs, spinnerbaits, vibrating jigs and even this dude . . . Finally I do not go over board trying to reacquire a super needle point on any hook. Unless there's some catastrophe, a few passes with this stone usually does the trick. If not, I carry a ton of extras of everything, so I'll just replace it. YMMV A-Jay 1 1 Quote
The Bassman Posted February 1, 2020 Posted February 1, 2020 I just carry a five buck e-bay sharpener in my pocket for touch ups in the field. Works fine. I've learned to constantly check my hook point on my fingernail while fishing. Quote
Super User scaleface Posted February 1, 2020 Super User Posted February 1, 2020 I use the diamond file on a Leatherman multi tool . Quote
OnthePotomac Posted February 1, 2020 Posted February 1, 2020 I have one just like the KraKen shown above with the groove and have not used it in maybe 15 years. The last time I used was when I bought an Original Chatter bait from Gander just as they became popular. Opened it up and the hook was so blunt I could not believe it. Out came the diamond sharpener. I wasn't going to drive 25 miles to exchange it, so I called the then little company and a nice lady answered the phone and when I told her what had happened she offered to send a new one to me, which I declined and she went into shock I guess because she kept saying a "you do not want a free bait?" My response was no just tighten up your quality control. She thanked me profusely. Quote
swhit140 Posted February 1, 2020 Posted February 1, 2020 I just keep one similar to this in my tackle bag, it is always in there if I need it. Cheap, simple, compact. https://knifeworks.com/gerber-diamond-sharpener-7-4-overall-retractable/ Quote
Super User J._Bricker Posted February 1, 2020 Super User Posted February 1, 2020 I guess there’s many answers @FordsnFishin to your question, no right or wrong solutions. I keep the yellow handled file in the boat and the little file in my creel for stream/river fishing. I maybe spent $8.00 total for the two files... Quote
Super User J._Bricker Posted February 1, 2020 Super User Posted February 1, 2020 Sorry I didn’t get a chance to attach this, minor emergency needed attention... 1 Quote
Steveo-1969 Posted February 4, 2020 Posted February 4, 2020 I fish in a rocky snaggy river and would be lost without my diamond file hook sharpener. I guarantee I can sharpen a dull jig faster than I can cut off the dull one, pull a new jig out of my fishing bag, and tie it on. YMMV 1 Quote
Super User Paul Roberts Posted February 4, 2020 Super User Posted February 4, 2020 For larger, and really dull hooks, I like the Luhr Jensen Hook File, that J Bricker shows. 2 Quote
Michigander Posted February 4, 2020 Posted February 4, 2020 I made a hook sharpener out of two chainsaw files JB welded together. There's videos on YouTube for how to make them. Beats every other method I have tried for on the water sharpening single hooks. It works for trebles too but it's awkward and I usually end up stabbing myself in the process. #InlineSingleReplacements 1 Quote
Smalls Posted February 5, 2020 Posted February 5, 2020 There used to be one that looked like a cone, it was used similarly to how you'd chalk a pool cue. Searched the ends of the interwebs only to find out no one makes it anymore. Quote
Super User ChrisD46 Posted February 5, 2020 Super User Posted February 5, 2020 On 1/31/2020 at 9:48 PM, mc6524 said: Berkley makes a line stripper that is also a hook sharpener. It’s battery powered. *The key to using the Berkley battery powered hook sharpener is to press the hook down into the unit very lightly ! It doesn't do well at all if you press the hook point too hard into the unit - again a light touch is best in short bursts . Quote
Dangerfield Posted February 5, 2020 Posted February 5, 2020 I've got a Cuda Clipper that has a little file on the back for those pinch situations. It's pretty handy, it has a pick if your line tie has too much paint and another pick for birds nest that's not sharp at the end and I think a tool to tie nail knots. I paid maybe $10 for it. https://www.cudabrand.com/products/snips-wire-cutters-pliers/cuda-clipper.html Quote
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