How To Sharpen Fishing Hooks
From Ronnie Garrison, former About.com Guide
File The Point Of The Hook Flat On The Outside
Steps In Sharpening A Hook - Step One - Start By Filing The Back Of The Point Flat
2008 Ronnie Garrison, licensed to About.com
To sharpen a hook you want to make a triangle shaped point so it will cut into the fish's jaw. Start by filing the back or outside of the point flat.
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- Why Sharpen Hooks?
- Get A File Or Battery Powered Stone
- File The Point Of The Hook Flat On The Outside
- File One Side At A 45 Degree Angle
- File The Other Side Of The Hook At An Angle
- Touch Up A Point To Make It Needle Sharp
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