Electric hook sharpener??

[BassmanfromNC]

Has anyone used one and do the work?

Thanks

[burleytog]

Why would you want to sharpen a hook?  :-?

[iceintheveins]

The one I got sucked, it just dulled the hook totally. Sharpening hooks is tough I have found, though there is a way to do it.

[roadwarrior]

Why would you want to sharpen a hook? :-?

Hooks should be replaced, not sharpened.

8-)

[BassnMan Mike]

If you buy quality hooks, X-Point, Daiichi, Gamakatsu, Owner, etc. there is no need to sharpen them

[J Francho]

I use a sharpener, a small hand held deal.  I'm not tossing out a spinnerbait just because the hook point is a little dull.  For removable hooks, just replace them.

[iceintheveins]

Why would you want to sharpen a hook? :-?

Hooks should be replaced, not sharpened.

8-)

Agreed!

[iceintheveins]

I use a sharpener, a small hand held deal. I'm not tossing out a spinnerbait just because the hook point is a little dull. For removable hooks, just replace them.

Are you able to get it that much sharper? How do you do it?

[DINK WHISPERER]

I tried two from BPS and they sucked! I just buy the 25 pack hooks now. I get them for $10 shipped from my guy on Ebay.

[lv2fish]

Hooks are so cheap why would you waste money on crap like that. just throw the used one away and grab a new one

[mrlitetackle]

ive got a small hand sharpener.........works wonders!!!

hooks get laser sharp...

thats all i need...

thats for on the water, if hooks are that old or dull,,, you really need to just swap'em out!!!

[crankybaits]

most good hooks are chemically sharpened as a last step to get that tiny edge off.  That's pretty much the only way to get it that sharp.  

minus the chemical part, a dremil should get the hooks as sharp as any sharpener.

[Catt]

The problem with sharpening hooks with an electron devise is you are not getting the angles correct, you're changing the temper thus weaken the hook point, and you're removing protective coatings.

Always hand sharpen removing the least amount of metal possible

[bilgerat]

I use a very small sharpening stone. A few light strokes is all you need. Most hook files are too course to get a sharp point. If you can't drag the hook point across your thumbnail without it digging in, it's sharp enough. If the hookpoint skids across your thumbnail, it needs sharpening.

[Raul]

The only hooks I ever care to sharpen are the ones found on my spinnerbaits if they need it, other than that exception I just change the dull hooks for new sharp ones.

For that I use a diamond file.

[NBR]

I use an electric sharpener when I'm on the lake for a fast touch up and a manual sharpener when at home. You guys must have a lot more money and time than I do to replace a hook every time it dulls. Our New Hampshire rocks are not very forgiving to hook points.

[Catt]

I use an electric sharpener when I'm on the lake for a fast touch up and a manual sharpener when at home. You guys must have a lot more money and time than I do to replace a hook every time it dulls. Our New Hampshire rocks are not very forgiving to hook points.

Is the price of hooks to much to pay for a double digit bass?

[zaraspook_dylan2]

Why would you want to sharpen a hook?  :-?

lol are you kidding??? why wouldnt you want to, it may seem sharp to the touch but in reality is actually dull. that could cost you the fish of a life time.

[Catt]

Barlow's Tackle Express Denny Brauer Flippin' Hook  $2.69 5 ct

$0.54 is too much to pay for the Hawg of a life time  

[burleytog]

Why would you want to sharpen a hook? :-?

lol are you kidding??? why wouldnt you want to, it may seem sharp to the touch but in reality is actually dull. that could cost you the fish of a life time.

Buy Owner hooks, you'll never worry about them being sharp.  Sharpening a hook is an exercise in futility.

[J Francho]

Why would you want to sharpen a hook? :-?

lol are you kidding??? why wouldnt you want to, it may seem sharp to the touch but in reality is actually dull. that could cost you the fish of a life time.

Like Burley said, you do not want to even try to sharpen good hooks. I like Owners as well. Try and sharpen them, and you've ruined them. If they're dull, replace them.

To the other poster asking how I sharpen a spinnerbait hook, I use the triangle method, since that is what is usually there. Sharpen the two sides at a slight angle to the barb, and the a couple of passes on the back side. It takes just a few swipes, and very little pressure. You aren't trying to cut a new point, just tighten up the point.

Does it help? I actually don't know. Fish hit spinnerbaits pretty hard, and usually set the hook themselves. I also use a trailer hook. I fon't sharpen them - replace when dull.

[Jason Thorp]

Why would you sharpen hooks? It seems there must be a lot of people who were not born or forgot how it was back when we always had to sharpen hooks so let me explain a few things that may be helpful. There are a few ways to make a hook penetrate efficiently but there are basically two common ideas about this that I know of. Here's mud in yer eye.

 

The first is to file the hook point (or design it in the first place) to have cutting edges. Some examples would be Mustad Knife Edge (are these made anymore?) and Owner (sort of). Back in the day many of us would try to file the hook point into a triangular or diamond shape from point to barb. The disadvantage is that this will cut up the fishes mouth and will make a bigger looser hole making it easier for the fish to unhook itself in the course of battle. It's also bad if you intend to release the fish.

 

The second way that I know of to sharpen or design the hook to begin with with a needle point. And example would be some of the needle point hooks from Mustad (surely they still make those, right?). The advantage of the needle point is that it doesn't do as much damage to the fish's mouth so it stays buttoned up a but better and is batter for releasing the fish (especially if the hook has a shorter barb). 

 

Yes, Owner hooks do not need to be sharpened out of the package but due to their cutting design they cut the hell out of the fishes mouth. This is bad for the reasons state prior and it is very difficult to resharpen (but I have done it before). Gamakatsu is the way to go because they do less damage to the fish and are easier to resharpen. 

If a lure comes with anything other than Gamakatsu, Eagle Claw TroKar, or Owner is most likely going to need a at least a slight touch up with a file out of the package. Some of the VMC and Daiichi hooks might also be exceptions but in any case anything that does not pas the thumbnail test is not sharp enough. Those really cheap hooks that come on some lures that are silver in color are sometimes next to impossible to get sharp enough and when you do they often don't stay sharp for long. My advise is change them out with premium hooks. Even if the hooks look like premium hooks do the thumbnail test because I have seen lots of new lures with the coating to look like premium hooks (and they are good but...) but they don't pass the thumbnail test. Touch them up with some sort of file or hook sharpener and then you will be ready to rock 'n ' roll. 

[Glenn]

Here's how to properly sharpen a hook:

 

 

[WRB]

A good diamond hone like Glenn uses works to restore sharp hook points after setting on a rock flattening the point. Not every hook is 100% sharp out of the box, always good to check them before using...even the premium hooks.

Not going to toss a hair jig away because it’s hook point is dull from use.

Sticky sharp hooks are a must finesse fishing using light line.

Tom

 

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On 4/17/2009 at 5:49 PM, iceintheveins said:

Are you able to get it that much sharper? How do you do it?

You run the file parallel to the hook in both directions, turn file to fine side and finish in one direction, towards the point, takes all of 10-30 seconds, and is as sharp or sharper than any hook. Do ya'll junk your car when it needs an oil change?