First blood!

[dtikey]

Couple of bucks buddy could save you lots on lost fish.Most of the guys with me all carry them and I will have 2 unless lost one on river which is why I carry 2 or more

 

[colt]

If you guys wouldn't mind, what would be a good choice for a file to sharpen hooks? I have thought of getting one but not sure on what grain or brand or type of file I should get. Figured while there's talk of it, I would jump in and ask.

Thanks.

 

[dtikey]

I just use fine tooth little flat files also I carry one of the round ones I forgot which brand from bi-mart and my gerber has got one on it for hooks

 

[rippin fish lips]

It loooks like its time for me to upgrade my gear! Which i have been doing slowly over the few last weeks.

I got "too many" lures to choose from... while i am on the water... i put it in quotes cuz it's never possible to have "too much gear."

I gots my Steelhead spin set up for hardware, spin set up for drift fishing... is in progress just waiting on the reel and line.

I just bought some Leadmaster pliers for $13... ill tell ya what... it was a good investment, they sharpen hooks, punch holes and crimp... the obvious haha.

But now i will go buy my self some files for all my Dull hooks!!

Thanks for the tips on what file to use for hooks. Noi fish shall excape now!

 

[troutmasta]

Yes, get one! I carry one and notice that I often have to sharpen them up. Especially with the larger hooks (1, 1/0+), if they are dull, I'm betting it's more difficult to get good hook penetration unless they are super sharp.

I check the hook point and leader condition quite often; good insurance for when you get a hot fish on the line.

I use one all the time, I drag my hook across my thumbnial tell its sharp enough to dig in. CONGRATS on a chrome beauty!