| For anyone who like to fish with live bait, the | | | | hooks often is important. You always want your |
| fishing hooks that are employed are of the | | | | hooks to be as sharp as possible when fishing live |
| utmost importance. This article will outline 3 things | | | | bait. Dull hooks are the cause of many missed |
| that your hooks need to have. No matter what | | | | fish. |
| style or configuration of fishing hook you choose | | | | - Size - The size of your hooks is extremely |
| to use, those hooks should have these 3 factors | | | | important. Many anglers use hooks that are |
| in common. | | | | entirely too large when fishing with live bait. You |
| Fishing with live bait is very effective, especially | | | | need to keep in mind that large fish can and are |
| when the proper fishing gear is employed and one | | | | caught on very small hooks, just ask any fly |
| of the most important pieces of gear when using | | | | fisherman. When using bait that's alive you want |
| live bait is your hook (or hooks). In my opinion | | | | the focus to be on the bait and not the hook. |
| fishing with live bait can be every bit the art form | | | | Your hooks should match (or be close) to the size |
| that any other style of fishing has ever been | | | | of the bait that's being used. |
| proclaimed to be. Fishing with bait that's alive | | | | - The Configuration - Many anglers don't give |
| involves more than a red and white bobber and | | | | enough consideration to the configuration of their |
| worm hanging off of a single hook. The bottom | | | | fishing hooks. In many instances, especially with |
| line is that when fishing with this type of bait, the | | | | live bait, a single hook simply isn't the best fishing |
| hooks that are used are a key factor to success. | | | | hook option. This is where gang hooks come in to |
| Make sure that your fishing hooks have these 3 | | | | play. When it comes to live bait hooks gang hooks |
| things in common and you'll be a much more | | | | are one of the best configurations available. When |
| successful angler. | | | | tied on light line these hooks are extremely |
| - Sharpness - You always want your hooks to be | | | | effective in many fishing situations. Many times a |
| as sharp as possible when fishing with live bait. | | | | single hook simply isn't the best option, so keep |
| Any hook manufactured by a quality | | | | the configuration is mind when it comes to fishing |
| manufacturer such as Eagle Claw, Mustad, or | | | | with bait that's alive. |
| Gamakatsu will be sharp when purchased. Always | | | | Keep these 3 things in mind and start to take |
| start by purchasing your hooks from a quality | | | | your bait fishing to the next level. Never forget |
| manufacturer. Most people have issues because | | | | the most important factor, which is spending time |
| they don't check the sharpness of their hooks | | | | on the water practicing your craft. The more |
| often enough. The bottom, caught fish, and | | | | time that you can spend fishing with live bait the |
| underwater debris can all dull your hooks. This is | | | | more success you will begin to see. |
| why carrying a hook sharpener or changing your | | | | |