Fishing is a sport and fun pass time for many people around the world. Many people use fishing as a means of making a living as well. There are a number of different tools that are needed for fishing.

Hooks are a vital parts of your fishing gear. In this article we will learn about hooks and their types, characteristics and functions.

The hook is shaped just like a 'hook', hence the name. It impales the fish so it cannot wiggle away. The hook has five main sections:

1. The eye. This is the part that attaches the hook to the line.
2. The Shank. This section is the straight part of the hook that separates the eye from the 'hook' section.
3. Bend. This is what makes the hook.
4. Point. This is what impales the fish.
5. The barb. This is on only some hooks, and adds a resistance for the fish.

Fishing hooks have been around for centuries. Its been proven that hooks have been around sense 7000BC With technology there have been numerous changes in how hooks are made. Many different materials, such as wood and stone, have been used to make hooks, and some places still uses these non-metal hooks. Hooks which were made by using steel first appeared and then significantly grew popular for professional use after the sixteenth century.

What are Treble hooks?

We have three different types of hooks in the market, which are: The “single” hook (basic type), “double hook, (this sort of hooks has one eye but a couple of conjoining shanks)”.

Treble hooks are most often used with fly fishing. A treble hook is clothed in feathers of a variety of colors to resemble lures and insects. The treble hooks grip on a fishes mouth is one of the most noticeable functions. Treble hooks are used on lures, as they capture a fish easily.

Lures are available in numerous types such as bobbed - These give the illusion of swimming upside and downwards, whereas some sorts of lures are designed to go all the way down to the floor and collide with the sand in order to give the fish the illusion of activity. Using a treble hook with a lure will ensure that the fish you seek will not get away.

The down side of a treble hook is that it can damage a fish if it is not snagged correctly. Therefore, just in case you fish for sport or fun and that you intend to let go of the fish after capturing it… then it is not advisable to use a treble hook. The scared fish will struggle when caught, and the treble hook will damage it. But if you're out to catch and eat, by all means, use a treble hook!