No less an authority than Bob Clouser agrees with you. If you have ever seen a video of him tying a fly he seems to always sharpen his hook before he ties a fly. I have a sharpening stone that's older than most of your employees but there's no easy way to put it on a vest. So I guess I need to check these out. Thanks!
I learned long ago that Microscopic Sharpness is very important. I have the Dr Slick sharpener but have found that a medium Ceramic stick seems to do a better job with trout that are taking lightly. I sharpen after every catch and every miss. Steve, Toronto
Nice looking sharpener . As a old bass fisherman and have been sharpening worm hooks and others for years, I have been using a Points file. Which I find harder to find in stock at Auto Parts store and had to order lately, since not many autos or trucks have points anymore.
victor castle Thanks for watching. We are familiar and have used those as well. These are a bit more fisherman friendly though, especially out on the water.
I don't have to worry about sharpening because I have a 10 year old. When they start getting dull I just give them to him and he finds a way to lose them. Seriously though, this is a great tip that I never considered. TAKE MY MONEY!
I completely agree that large hooks designed to take the big, hard-jawed fish of fresh and salt water should be mechanically sharpened by the angler. I also like the sharpening method you described. I don’t think it’s a good practice to sharpen the typical hooks found in modern dry fly and nymph patterns. These generally smaller hooks are chemically sharpened typically with an acid that produces a point that is sharper than you could ever get with with an abrasive. In addition trying to sharpen a chemically milled hook could tend to weaken it and cause the point to break. I have the small version of that sharpener and I use it on bass and especially pike flies where you’re trying to drive home a big hook into a hard, bony mouth part. Thanks for the informative video.
Hi, Austin. Just a quick point. The barb is irrelevant until the hook penetrates deep enough for it to engage. Fishing with barbless hooks is irrelevant to the need to sharpen your hooks. All fishhooks need to be sharpened to a fine point. Green River Utah Guide from Texas Hook Em Horns!
Always sharpen my hooks. Lefty got me started doing it. Big hooks NEED that triangulated knife point. Nymph hooks need a “sticky” sharpness...fish eats the fly, try’s to reject it, gets pricked by the “sticky” sharp point and jerks its head away thus hooking itself. At least that’s my theory.
Thanks for tuning in! Everyone have their Patagucci jackets ready for this winter season? 😜
What about sharpners for Dr Slick tying scissors mate especially the curved ones , does this work on these or does it blunt them ? Cheers 👍
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Thank You , learned the right direction to file it. Another Good winter project. Like that small dr. Slick file.
John Kinsfather Keep those hooks sharp by pushing away from the point. Have fun.
I always hit the top side of the hook with a touch, to knock down the burr. ❤🎉
Thanks for watching!
No less an authority than Bob Clouser agrees with you. If you have ever seen a video of him tying a fly he seems to always sharpen his hook before he ties a fly. I have a sharpening stone that's older than most of your employees but there's no easy way to put it on a vest. So I guess I need to check these out. Thanks!
It's pretty important, yes. All hooks will need some sharpening at some point. Thanks for watching and please stay tuned.
I learned long ago that Microscopic Sharpness is very important. I have the Dr Slick sharpener but have found that a medium Ceramic stick seems to do a better job with trout that are taking lightly. I sharpen after every catch and every miss. Steve, Toronto
However you go about it....it's important and often overlooked.
Nice looking sharpener . As a old bass fisherman and have been sharpening worm hooks and others for years, I have been using a Points file. Which I find harder to find in stock at Auto Parts store and had to order lately, since not many autos or trucks have points anymore.
victor castle Thanks for watching. We are familiar and have used those as well. These are a bit more fisherman friendly though, especially out on the water.
should make a great gift for a Stocking Stuffer , Was this on your list ???
Italian Troutaholic Plenty more lists coming and these will be included. Thanks for watching.
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I don't have to worry about sharpening because I have a 10 year old. When they start getting dull I just give them to him and he finds a way to lose them.
Seriously though, this is a great tip that I never considered. TAKE MY MONEY!
Very, very important topic. Maybe one of the most important things you can do. Thanks for watching.
Nice video Brian 👍🎣, great advice 😉
Andy K Johnson Johnson Thanks for watching!
Guess I'm going to have to get started
RONALD FISHER Giddy up!
I completely agree that large hooks designed to take the big, hard-jawed fish of fresh and salt water should be mechanically sharpened by the angler. I also like the sharpening method you described. I don’t think it’s a good practice to sharpen the typical hooks found in modern dry fly and nymph patterns. These generally smaller hooks are chemically sharpened typically with an acid that produces a point that is sharper than you could ever get with with an abrasive. In addition trying to sharpen a chemically milled hook could tend to weaken it and cause the point to break. I have the small version of that sharpener and I use it on bass and especially pike flies where you’re trying to drive home a big hook into a hard, bony mouth part. Thanks for the informative video.
Farmer Bob Thanks for watching. We’re gonna keep sharpening dries and nymphs though when needed.
Mad River Outfitters Yup. That’s fair. Ya gotta have confidence in what’s at the end of the tippet.
Farmer Bob Very, very true. And at the other end too. Thanks again.
Fishing barbless hooks I like to make sure they are extremely sharp
Okay Doomer 👍💪
Hi, Austin. Just a quick point.
The barb is irrelevant until the hook penetrates deep enough for it to engage.
Fishing with barbless hooks is irrelevant to the need to sharpen your hooks.
All fishhooks need to be sharpened to a fine point.
Green River Utah Guide from Texas
Hook Em Horns!
Always sharpen my hooks. Lefty got me started doing it. Big hooks NEED that triangulated knife point. Nymph hooks need a “sticky” sharpness...fish eats the fly, try’s to reject it, gets pricked by the “sticky” sharp point and jerks its head away thus hooking itself. At least that’s my theory.
Lane Cobb Good theory! Thanks for watching.