Fishing hooks for all fish

The crucial link

The hook is the smallest part of the rig, but it’s the one that catches the fish. It needs to be sharp for easy penetration, strong so it doesn’t open under the pull of a big fish, and suited to the bait and species. Its size is indicated by a number: the bigger the number, the smaller the hook, up to number one; beyond that, we move to a notation of zero, two zeros, and so on, which increases with the number.

The rest of the rig

The rig also comes in different forms:

• Lines and braids.
• Main line.
• Leader line.
• Weights.
• Small gear.
• Tools.

All the rig information is gathered on the rig page.

Carp and pole fishing

For carp, the Gamakatsu Power Carp hooks, with either a straight or a flat eye, and the Korum Grappler are often barbless, which are required on many no-kill waters: they come free easily without harming the fish. The Korum Xpert, with micro-barbs, offers a compromise. For pole fishing and feeder fishing, the small fine hooks Gamakatsu Roach, G1 Competition, and A1 Team Feeder, or the Preston hooks with eyes, are used on fine leaders. The Guru QM1 are sold pre-rigged, ready to fish.

Predators and treble hooks

For soft baits, the Gamakatsu Worm, with a bent shank, and SuperLine EWG, with a wide gap, allow for snag-free Texas rigging. The Trailer Hook can be added as a trailing hook. The Circle Hooks Gamakatsu, with their curved points, hook in the corners of the lips: ideal for catfish and no-kill fishing. The treble hooks VMC, from the historic French hook brand, are used for lures. It’s important to regularly check the point and replace any blunt hooks.

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Frequently asked questions

How do you read a hook size?

The bigger the number, the smaller the hook, up to number one. Beyond that, we switch to a notation of zero, two zeros, and so on: the number of zeros increases with the size.

Which hook to use for trout fishing?

For trout with worms or natural bait, a medium-sized fine hook is often chosen, typically between number eight and number twelve depending on the bait. A fine line and a sharp point are essential.

Hook with or without a barb: what to choose?

The barb holds the fish and bait better. Without a barb, like the Gamakatsu Power Carp, the hook comes out more easily and damages the fish's mouth less, making it ideal for no-kill.

Which hook for live bait pike fishing?

A strong single hook or a treble hook, like the VMC, is used, rigged on a leader made of thick steel or fluorocarbon that the teeth of pike cannot cut through.

Why does a blunt hook cause lost fish?

A hook that hooks poorly does not penetrate enough during the strike, and the fish comes off. Check the point on your nail: if it slides instead of catching, change the hook.