Dull hooks were mentioned (on a current thread) as the reason for many lost fish & I started wondering if
this is a common problem.
I bought several hook sharpeners over the last few years & none were worth the coin I laid out for them.
Last year I got disgusted & tried a few different things. The best was a thin piece of hardwood about 1/8” X 3/4” X 8” with wet / dry sandpaper glued to both sides, using spray contact cement. I used 600 on one side & 800 on the other. I’ve tried a few different grits & these worked best for me. I can get hooks sharper than new with this.
This spring I glued the same grits to a 6” SS ruler & it works even better.
I gave one to my son-in-law & he likes it too!
So... if you’re frustrated trying to get your hooks sharp, give this a try. Works fo me.
I’d be interested in hearing how other folks keep their hooks “sticky” sharp.
this is a common problem.
I bought several hook sharpeners over the last few years & none were worth the coin I laid out for them.
Last year I got disgusted & tried a few different things. The best was a thin piece of hardwood about 1/8” X 3/4” X 8” with wet / dry sandpaper glued to both sides, using spray contact cement. I used 600 on one side & 800 on the other. I’ve tried a few different grits & these worked best for me. I can get hooks sharper than new with this.
This spring I glued the same grits to a 6” SS ruler & it works even better.
I gave one to my son-in-law & he likes it too!
So... if you’re frustrated trying to get your hooks sharp, give this a try. Works fo me.
I’d be interested in hearing how other folks keep their hooks “sticky” sharp.