This article is dedicated to one of the main characters of fishing equipment - a fishing hook as an ancient, irreplaceable accessory that occupies one of the dominant places in all fishing equipment. Correct tactical use of the right hook can please with a catch even with small roughness in the rig.

This article will help you understand and understand what a fishing hook is, what parts it consists of, what is its peculiarity, what types of hooks there are, how to properly tie them to the fishing line, store and much more.

1. What is a fish hook

Hook - metal fishing accessory, which is one of the elements of equipment for various types of tackle, carries the bait "on itself", makes the catch of the prey, holds the catch and delivers it to the hands of the angler.

Let's take a closer look at the structure of the fish hook.

2. What parts does a fishing hook consist of?

2.1 Fishhook head and its function

"Head" - the part of the hook that serves as a place for attaching the hook to the fishing line (for example, to or) or other material.

The head is:

• ring-shaped;
• oval;
• without everything.

Below are the head options encountered

A ring hook is used:

• from a large diameter;

A shovel hook is used - small, for catching a small peaceful fish.

The third option is attached to the thread due to the notches located on the top of the hook shank. This option is suitable for fastening lines with a diameter of not more than 0.1 mm, and the whole structure looks like a single piece of equipment.

2.2 Fishing hook shank and its purpose

"Forend" - a section (straight or in the form of a step in some types of hooks -) going from the head to the underdog. The size of the bait and future prey depends on the length of this section. For example, fishing hooks of medium or short length are designed for fishing medium-sized peaceful fish. Suitable for such bait as: leech, maggot, that is, by its dimensions, it has compact forms.

With an elongated forend - in sea water, as they are focused on bait and prey of large sizes, with a powerful mouth and in order to protect the fishing thread from the sharp teeth of marine life. Also, hooks with an extended forend can have extra beards, which gives an advantage in keeping the prey on the hook. Colorful worms (, sea,) are planted on such hooks. , hooks with an extended forend will come in handy.

There are hooks with a spring, the forend of which acts as a feeder in which the bait is placed. Otherwise, it is no different from its classic representative.

Thus, to determine the length of the forearm you need, first of all, you should decide on the type of future prey, its size and dimensions of the bait used.

2.3 Prying off the fish hook

"Prying" - a rounded area with the back of the head and the forehead, going from the forearm to the sting. The method and manner of rounding the underwear determines the purpose of the fish hook, for example, they have an angular one, which is associated with.

2.4 Fishhook tip

"Sting" - the point of the hook, consisting of a sharp end and a barb, it is this that pierces the lip of the fish. It is very important to monitor the degree of sharpness of this element, as this factor affects the quality of the sweep.

Basically, this element in the hooks is parallel to the forend, however there are hooks with a sting bent inward, resembling an eagle's claw, their forend is short, such hooks are often used in.

Consider in detail the options for the tip:

• "Knife edge" - perfectly penetrates the soft tissues of fish and holds it well;
• "Needle" - less "soulful", but copes well enough with the process of keeping prey due to a small puncture, which does not increase when playing;
• "Micro bard" - used in the smallest hooks designed for small fish, including trout;
• "Short" - on such a sting the beard is closer than it is in the classic version;
• "Kirbed" or "reversed" - in such hooks the sting is deflected to the right and, accordingly, to the left, which is done in order to better spot the fish.

2.5 Bit function

The main purpose of this part of the hook tip is to hold the bait and prey during the fishing process. The location is the inner or outer part of the sting.

The thickness of the beard depends on the diameter of the material (wire) and the size of the barbed accessory and is predominantly one third of the thickness of the fishing tip. It is noteworthy that for small hooks this ratio may be lower, which is associated with catching medium-sized, little-resisting fish.

The sharp edge of the barb allows you to gently and freely pierce the tissues of the prey, and extraction requires some effort. The beardless hooks are designed for sports such as feeder hooks or float tackle. Sports anglers act on the principle of "catch the fish and release it", in this case, beardless hooks will be suitable for this type of fishing, as they cause the least damage to the fish. The sting of such hooks is directed into the inner part of the hook structure, which prevents the bait from sliding and the fisherman from catching the fish.

There are advantages and disadvantages for hooks, with or without a beard. So, if beardless hooks are better spotted, but not so reliable when playing, then barbed hooks, on the contrary, are worse at spotting, but significantly reduce the chance of fish coming off the hook.

3. What are fishing hooks made of?

Main material - metal wire combining three grades of steel that affect the diameter of the future product and its quality characteristics. Only a few factories around the world are engaged in the manufacture of this tooling element, the rest of the companies only purchase hooks and deliver them to consumers in colorful packaging.

"Hi-carbon steel" (high-carbon metal) - it is used for the manufacture of most of the manufactured products of the budgetary option. This is a high-tech material, amenable to many types of mechanical and heat treatment at various stages of production, which allows the wire to be plastic, elastic and have the desired shape. The main disadvantage of this type of metal hooks is corrosion. To prevent the appearance of this "disease", the hooks need a special protective coating.

"Vanadium steel" (carbon steel), requires a high melting temperature of steel (1750 C), which makes it one of the refractory metals, but only 1% of this steel increases the strength of the future product by 30%, which is a significant advantage over high-carbon steel. The surface of the hooks is resistant to oxidative reactions, but requires a protective coating on the surface. As a rule, predators are also made of this metal.

"Stainless steel" (stainless steel) - an expensive, technological material, which contains such metals as chromium, nickel and other additives. This material does not rust and is the basis for the manufacture of marine fishing hooks and hooks for hunting trophy specimens.

Sharpening methods:

• chemical sharpener or cut point;
• mechanical or cone cut;
• pressed or needle cone.

As for the thickness of the wire, first you need to decide on the load that your “prickly” friend must handle. So, for powerful predatory fish and peaceful strong representatives (,) it is better to use hooks made of wire of a larger diameter. If you intend to hook a cautious individual by offering her a delicate dinner, then it is better to use hooks made of thin wire. It is reasonable to put such hooks in rigs with small and expensive lures for spinning, since when a hook occurs, it will break and thereby save your expensive lure.

A short video from the Fredda king channel about the production of hooks

4. Cover and color of fish hooks

Fishhook paint color has two meanings:

1. Masking a snap item.
2. Protective function against the effects of natural factors (especially for hooks made of carbonaceous material).

Bronzing - one of the ways to protect the hook from oxidation. Plus, manufacturers apply a paint and varnish composition consisting of polymers in order to give the product the desired color.

Nickel plating - the way of covering the product in colors from silver to dark (black). This coating is more resistant to external factors, durable and, accordingly, more expensive.

Tin plating - one of the most expensive coating options, used in the manufacture of products intended for sea fishing (for example, in).

Surface colors are indicated by the following abbreviations in English:

• BK - black;
• BN - black nickel;
• BZ - bronze;
• GO - gold;
• NI - stainless steel;
• PS - red or pewter.

5. What are the varieties of fishing hooks

5.1 Splitting hooks by type

Single hooks
Single ones consist of 1 sting and 1 lug. Purpose - catching peace-loving fish for profit. In winter, they are not used, since the peaceful inhabitant is in hibernation.

Double hooks
The twins consist of 2 stings and 1 ear. Purpose - use on a predator (, zander, perch, etc.), can be used both with live bait and artificial baits at any time of the year.

Fishing tees
Tees consist of 3 stings and 1 tab. The most common type of hook for hunting predatory fish. They are used with artificial baits (spoons) and animals. They are widely used in winter fishing.

There are also other multi-position hooks, for example, with four stings, etc.

5.2 Separation of hooks by fish species

This classification will allow beginners to better navigate the variety of types of fishing hooks (so to speak, classification by purpose):

• perch;
• fly fishing;
• for catching catfish, etc.

5.3 Separation of hooks according to fishing conditions

In this classification, it is customary to separate hooks intended for:

• sea \u200b\u200bfishing;
• freshwater fishing.

6. What are the sizes (numbers) of fishing hooks

The size - the parameter that lovers of fish hunting take into account when choosing the right hook. This parameter should be understood as this distance

For general understanding in practice, special designations (numbers) of hooks are used. For example, for the Russian system that has existed since the times of the USSR, the size denoted the width between the tip of the tip and the forend and was measured in millimeters (hook # 6 meant that the distance between these two parts was 6 mm). Understanding the Soviet designation is not difficult, but here's how to read the international designation?

The essence of foreign numbering is that, firstly, all the designations indicated on the packaging are approximate, and secondly, there is no single approach to numbering, therefore leading manufacturers use their own designation system. Why is that? Everything is tied to competition, in order to lead in which, manufacturers invent new exquisite forend shapes, which are very difficult to systematize. It is important to remember that as the number increases, the hook size decreases. So, the smallest hook is designated 32nd, and the largest is 20/0.

Below is a table to help you navigate and match the hook numbers of a particular numbering system

Let's consider the possible situations of using certain fishing hooks.

№2,5 — 3 - this size, I use for the purpose of catching small fish, as a future live bait. Maggots, bloodworms, vegetable baits in the form of semolina, cereals, bread, fish meal (), etc., cling to such small miners.

№3-4 - roach, bleak, rudd, silver bream.

№5 — 7 - ide, crucian carp, bream.

№4 — 6 - standard version for float gear. On such hooks you can hook medium-sized, crucian carp, white fish and other representatives.

№7 — 12 - fans of bottom fishing in their arsenal have such hooks, as a rule, larger fish cling to them and large-sized attachments are used, for example,.

And the largest sizes are provided for catching trophy.

We also present a table in which you can get acquainted with Japanese and Finnish numbering and compare with Russian and international

6.1 How to correctly read the size information on the package

The ability to decipher the inscription seen on the packaging is not an easy task for a beginner, but this information is important, since it tells us:

• the thickness and length of the forearm;
• the width of the fishing hook.

For example, let's take the following cipher code I # 6-0.3-12:

• I (Roman numeral 1) denotes that it is a single cage with a shoulder blade and one bend;
• No. 6 - hook number;
• 0.3 - thickness of material (wire) in mm;
• 12 - forend length parameter.

What do the Roman numerals mean:

• II - unary with a ring and a bend;
• III - unary with a scapula and 2 bends;
• IV - unary with a ring and 2 bends.

7. Methods for tying fishing line to a fishing hook

8. How to store fish hooks

Basic storage rules:

• the hooks must not touch each other or other foreign objects.
• if you have a package with hooks, for example, in the amount of 10 pieces, then you can store them in this form.

Storage methods- on leashes in a string, in plastic boxes, in a matchbox (and in order not to rust, put a small piece of cloth soaked in vegetable oil in this box), in a box with a magnet, etc.

Life hack from Artur Yakovlev, who will show you one of the simplest ways to store hooks of the same size

In this video from the channel "Siberia fishing and hunting" you will learn many interesting facts, life hacks and tricks

9. Useful links

- this article discusses in detail the constituent elements of a fish hook;

- the article is devoted to the types, characteristics of fish hooks, methods of mating and storing them;

- an article about the design features and shapes of fish hooks.

Both in amateur and sport fishing, an indispensable part of the equipment of tackle is.

They are used as part of such fishing tackle as donk, float rods and all varieties of this category, or as part of more complex designs such as jig, wobbler, spinner or fly flies.

Of course, the result of fishing directly depends on which hook is chosen and what characteristics it has. You need to be able to properly equip the tackle and choose a hook.

Types of fishing hooks

In the 21st century, the choice of fishing hooks is striking in its variety, they can be distinguished by size, shape, color, material from which it is made, and function.

Namely:

• Fishing with live bait;
• Overlap hooks;
• "Hunting" for large fish;
• Accessories for wobblers.

Fishing hooks are of the following types (according to the number of hooks):

• single;
• doubles;
• tees;
• "Quadruplets";
• "Fives".

The last two types of hooks are not as popular as their predecessors, but are also produced by some Japanese companies.

By purpose they are distinguished:

• Catfish;
• Carp;
• Fly fishing;
• Wobble.

With the help of the above classification, anglers purchase equipment on the market, it is easier to explain to the seller which hooks they want.

Most often, most anglers do not remember the numbering of hooks, their firm or scales.

Such a classification helps to orient the seller, thus more uncertain and the angler.

By the type of hook head:

• spatula;
• eyelet.

The first fish hooks with a shovel appeared on the world market, and only at the beginning of the twentieth century they began to produce them with an eyelet.

The story also says that the first hooks were forged, and only a few years later they began to be put into mass industrial production using machines.

Real anglers prefer hooks with a spatula rather than an eyelet, as they consider them to be stronger and more reliable.

How the hooks will be stored is also important. You can't keep fishhooks all in one pile.

This affects several factors:

• First, then it is inconvenient to take them.
• Secondly, they can become dull.
• Third, with improper storage and weather conditions, fishhooks can completely deteriorate and not be used.

To keep your fishing hooks in good working order, it is best to use a box with a lot of compartments. At the bottom of such a box lies foam rubber soaked in oil. And already in it, sorting by size and type, fishing hooks are driven.

Currently, the variety of fishing hooks is very large, they differ from each other in the shape of the underneath bend, the sharpness and slope of the sting, this is historically proven by such manufacturers as: Kirby, Sproat, Dublin, Limerick, Aberdeen, Carlisle, the names of European cities (English , Irish and Scottish).

They produced hooks in various shapes, which helped them become global brands in the future.

Fishing hooks that have a pair of barbs on the fore-end, usually medium or large, are labeled as one of the varieties. The purpose of such a manufacturer's invention is an auxiliary fixation.

There are fishhooks with the same number but different forend lengths.

The longer the fore-end, the more the attachment can be attached to it (for example, a worm, this is an additional way of attracting small fish, with a small hook on the fish hook, it also works and vice versa, for larger fish it is best to use fish hooks with a small fore-end and a thick hook ).

It should be remembered that the choice of the hook depends not only on what kind of fish you will "hunt", but also on what kind of bait you will use (animal or vegetable baits). Large fish are less demanding on the size of fish hooks.

Sizes of fish hooks

As an exception, hooks were numbered in 2.5 mm and 8.5 mm, all the rest were numbered from integers. The number meant how many millimeters from the forend to the tip.

Fishermen of a more respectable age use this numbering as "native". Today the international classification of fish hooks, or as it is also called the Reddish scale, is gaining more and more popularity.

Correspondence table of international and domestic numbering of hooks

Numbering of hooks by size and length of the forearm

Every newcomer to fishing should be familiar with the standard grading of fishhooks. The formula on the package is the encrypted hook parameter.

If you know what each letter and number means, then you can easily determine both the length and thickness of the forend, as well as its width, and you do not need to open the package at all.

Here's an example: "I №6-0.3-12"
It stands for the following way.

The first Roman letter denotes the shape of the fish hook:

• I - single with a spatula and a single bend;
• II - single with a ringlet and a single bend;
• III - single with a spatula and double bends;
• IV - single with a ring and double bends.

The next one is the number after the number, which means the width in millimeters of the fish hook. The thickness of the wire in millimeters is indicated by the fractional number with which the hook was produced.

The forend length in millimeters is shown as the last number. It is worth noting that in international numbering everything is considered the other way around.

The larger the number, the smaller the hook. Larger hooks are numbered with a fraction.

When using single hooks from a foreign manufacturer, remember that the numbering will differ from the standard one.

Determining the size of the fish hook

Most fishing shops sell hooks, both domestic and foreign. Everyone knows that hooks from different manufacturers differ in quality and numbering.

Only the manufacturer can say about the quality, but how to deal with the width, length and number, you can look at examples. According to Russian standards, the size of a fish hook is calculated according to a formula that contains the main parameters, such as the width, length and thickness of the forend.

For example, No. 5-0.2-10, which stands for length - 10 millimeters, width - 5 millimeters, thickness - 0.2 millimeters.

International numbering is slightly different, so be careful.

Hook numbers for each fish

In Soviet numbering, the smallest hook is number 2.5, in another way it is called "gulp". These are very delicate and delicate fish hooks.

Such hooks are used infrequently in size for a small bait, for small fish with a small mouth. These hooks are good for baiting maggots and flies to catch sebel.

In order to catch larger fish or medium sized fish using different baits, you need to choose fish hooks # 3 and # 4.

These hooks catch fish such as silver bream, crucian carp and roach.

Fishing hooks # 5 - # 7 are considered more versatile.

They can catch fish such as: perch, small pike, small and medium carp, large crucian carp, roach, bream and tench.

To catch larger fish, you need to use larger fish hooks.

When using them, you can catch carp, large carp or bream.

If you want to catch catfish, use the largest fishing hooks.

Conclusion

Regardless of which fishing hook you prefer, keep in mind that it should be small with a thin leash - this is the best option. This rule becomes more relevant when the fishing pressure is very high.

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Fishing hook numbers and sizes

Different types of hooks are used for different fishing conditions. The hook number is its main characteristic. However, the concept of "number" is not the same for different manufacturers. Today there are several classifications of fishing hooks. Basically, fishermen operate international and Russian. But there is also Finnish and Japanese. The firms of these countries adhere to the international classification on imported models, and use their own numbering for domestic consumption.

There is also a Chinese classification. But it is difficult to systematize and compare it with the international one. It's easier to measure with a ruler.

Fishing hooks classification

According to the Russian classification, the hook number indicates the distance between the tip and the forearm. If, for example, it is 5 mm, then the hook number will be the fifth. This is the simplest numbering system. It also takes into account the thickness of the wire and the length of the entire hook. If, for example, on a pack of hooks there is such an inscription: No. 3—0.1—6, then this means that the hooks have a third number, they are made of wire 0.1 mm thick and have a total length of 6 mm.

Thus, according to Russian numbering, the larger the hook number, the larger it is. The opposite situation is in international numbering. In it, the size of the fish hook does not represent the distance from the tip to the forend. The number is tied to the length of the forearm. But not directly, but with a difference of one unit. For example hook # 12 has a forend length of 11 mm. The higher the international hook number, the smaller it is.

In general, hook numbering was introduced by the English firm Partridge of Redditch. Since then, hooks have been classified according to the Redditch scale. Many hook manufacturers indicate that their numbering corresponds to this scale.

Hook packages sometimes have inscriptions such as 4X short shank or 6X long shank. These hooks have an elongated or shortened forend. The number indicates how much the forend is larger or smaller. For example, hook # 12 2X short has the same forend length as hook # 14. This classification is usually indicated for those looking to buy fishhooks for fly fishing. Usually, these attachments indicate the optimal models of hooks with the above parameters.

For example, hooks numbered 12 - 10 or 2X long # 14 are suitable for tying a grasshopper.

Sizes of fish hooks

Many anglers will find this table useful.

In it you can find out how the hooks for fishing of different numbers for different classifications are related. The same numbering systems are used for double and triple hooks. If you take hooks from well-known manufacturers, then on the bundle you can read information about the diameter of the wire. You can also read for which type of fishing it is better to use hooks and for which fish.

Many manufacturers customize the size of their hooks. Therefore, if we take for comparison the products of different manufacturers with different numbers, then we get that the distances from the tip to the forend are different. Experienced anglers prefer products from well-known companies, and they already know that Ovner hooks with no. 14 differ from Mustad hooks with the same number.

How to choose and buy fishing hooks correctly?

The main elements and indicators of any fishing hook are sting, barb, wire and bend size. A shallow hook does not always lead to good detection. When fishing, you have to try different types and sizes. For example, during feeder fishing it happens that bream and large bream are better spotted on hooks No. 12, and not on hooks No. 14 or No. 16. When the fish is capricious, it often spits out a nozzle with a hook after the first bites. Small hooks with a straight bend often fly out of the mouth without clinging to the lip, while the larger ones are caught. Moreover, they are often spotted over the edge of the lip. Therefore, do not stereotypically approach fishing. If you see that the bites are sluggish, short and there are no serifs, then try to put on larger models. Maybe you will increase your chances of catching fish.

Experienced anglers know that in warmer months, fish can be caught well with larger hooks. They hold fish better and are more reliable when playing large specimens. Models No. 12-14 are suitable for feeder roach, No. 10 and No. 8 for bream and large crucian carp, No. 4 and No. 6 for carp and carp.

In cool weather, small models are used - from No. 14 to No. 22. In general, when fishing, you should have different hooks. The best option is to choose several series of hooks and buy models with numbers from 10 to 20 at least. The larger your collection of hooks of different numbers, the more chances you have of seeing lethargic fish bite.

Before you buy fishing hooks, pay attention to the thickness of the wire from which they are made. For example, for fishing with bloodworms, it is better to use thin hooks No. 16-20 with a diameter of up to 0.3 mm. They are often red in color and the package indicates that they are intended for planting bloodworms:

Larger hooks No. 4 - 10 with a long forearm are suitable for the worm. It is convenient to string several worms on them, to form bundles. Such models are commonly referred to as "Worm".

Models with a long forend are great for placing live bait and large worms when fishing for bream. These hooks are convenient for catching greedy fish, which often swallows the bait deeply. In such cases, it will be easier to remove the hook with the long shank.

Carp hooks usually have a round shape, short forend and are adapted for large plant baits: corn, peas, potatoes, dough, etc. Wire thickness in such models is from 1 mm. On the packs you can often find the word "Carp".

Particular attention should be paid to the sting of the hook. Good hooks have a tapered shape and are 3-4 times the length of the wire. The sting may be slightly bent to the side or concave inward.

In carp hooks, the sting is most often bent inward, as in the photo. Usually carp swallows the bait well and such hooks hold it well while playing. Such models do not differ in perfect hookiness, but this is not necessary for carp fishing.

Hooks with an even sting, on the contrary, catch the fish well, but hold it worse when playing.

conclusions

Fishing hooks from well-known companies are usually numbered internationally. Therefore, when buying hooks for fishing, you should carefully examine each series and pay attention to all the characteristics. You can even use a ruler to measure its length and the distance between the tip and the forend.

It is good to make sets for different conditions and methods of fishing, baits and for different fish. This way you will have the right hooks for every occasion, successfully tested on a previous fishing trip.

They will allow you to purchase any at competitive prices!

To become a real angler and learn the right choice.

Before going on a crucian carp, every angler should stock up on hooks of various shapes and sizes.

As everyone knows, a regular fishing hook consists of 3 main parts:

• forend
• prying
• ring (eyelet)
• barbed sting

The difference between the hooks mainly depends on the length of the forend. For example, to catch strong, large fish, we recommend using a shortened forend.

There are these types of hooks:

• Intended use: for fishing carp, perch, catfish, etc.This classification is required for beginners to orientate. Not knowing the numbering of the hooks, every angler can easily pick it up according to the name.
• By the number of subdues: single-hook (so-called single), double-hook (twins), three-hook (that is, tees). Single hooks are considered standard, they are used in most cases when fishing. The other two species are most commonly used when fishing for predatory fish.
• By color: bronze plating, bluing, nickel plating, gilding. To prevent corrosion, the hook is treated with one of the types of electroplating. Foreign crochet hooks have a special marking indicating the type of processing. So, gold-plated hooks are designated by the letter G, nickel - N, BZ stands for bronze plating. When choosing a hook, remember that its color should not differ sharply from the bottom surface.

When fishing for crucian carp, pick up the hook according to the following principles:

• straight annular ear;
• standard forend;
• the sting should be bent inward.

It is thanks to this arrangement of the tip that the quality of the undercut is quite high. Such a sting provides the fisherman with the following advantages:

• the crucian does not immediately feel the tip of the hook;
• the fish is unlikely to escape if it has been spotted.

Pick up hooks in black, as crucian carp bites on them best.

Crucian carp is distinguished by a small mouth in relation to the head and body. Therefore, he clings to the hook with his lip, rarely swallows it deeply. The hook size should be accordingly small. It is best to choose hooks No. 5-7 (according to the domestic classification). The shape of the hook should be standard, that is, round. The length of the forend depends on the chosen nozzle: when fishing with a worm, choose an elongated one, in the rest - a short forend is best suited. For different types of bait your own hook.

The main requirements for carp hooks: quality, sharp sting and tenacious beard.

International carp hook system

Actual size of Owner hooks for small crucian carp

Each hook manufacturer numbers them differently. Foreign and Russian classifications of hooks for crucian carp are different. The European hook numbering is inversely dependent on the domestic one. The smallest types are designated with large numbers (30, 32), and large hooks, on the contrary, have numbers 1, 2.

In the international system, there is no uniform numbering of hooks by size. So, the sizes of hooks from foreign manufacturers may differ, regardless of the same designations. According to the European system, number 8, for example, will be equal to 6 mm. Hook numbers are approximate sizes only. Each company itself puts down the number and chooses the marking. As the number increases, the size of the hook will decrease. According to the international classification, there are hooks from # 32 (smallest) to # 20/0 (largest).

In foreign countries, hooks with names are the most popular. They are considered universal. Each hook shape has its own forend length. Elongated (for catching small fish) and shortened hooks (for hunting strong fish) are produced separately.

Correspondence table of number and size of hooks according to the international system

As for the crucian carp, it is something between roach and bream. If it is of small weight (up to 100 gr.), Then choose hooks No. 16-18, up to 200 gr. - No. 14-16. Large crucians are advised to catch with hooks No. 14.

Domestic classification of hooks for crucian carp

According to the Russian classification, the hook number means its width in millimeters. The size of the hook corresponds to the distance from the tip to the forearm. The larger the fish, the larger the hook you should choose. So, for fishing for crucian carp, you should choose hook No. 5-7.

Manufacturing companies put on the packaging the characteristics and description of the hooks. So, the inscription "I №6-0.3-12" means that:

• single hook;
• 6 - forend width in millimeters;
• 0.3 - the thickness of the wire used to make the hook;
• 12 - forearm length in millimeters.

Table of the ratio of hook numbers for crucian carp according to Russian, international, Finnish and Japanese numbering

Famous foreign companies producing hooks for catching crucian carp

In the modern world, there are many companies that produce fishing hooks of different types and sizes.

Each package has a special marking. For example, on Japanese hooks you can read: TMC, Tiemco, Quality No. 1095, TrebleHooksBronzed, No. 5, 100 pcs. Such an inscription means:

• TMC is the brand of the manufacturer;
• Tiemco - company name;
• Quality No. 1095 - quality of hooks;
• Treble Hooks Bronzed'N 5 - bronze coating;
• No. 5 - hook number;
• 100 pcs - the number of hooks in the package;

The most famous companies that make fishing hooks are:

Japanese

• Tiemco (TMC) - produces fly hooks;
• Kamasan (carp, salmon, sea and other types of hooks);
• Gamakatsu (all types of hooks, for sea and fresh water).

• AnglersSportGroup (trademarks Daiichi, Tru-Turn, Xpoint) - commercial and sports hooks;
• Wright and McGill (trademarks Eagle Claw, Lazer);
• Owner American Corporation (all kinds of hooks).

English

• Partridge of Redditch (hooks for fishing carp, trout, salmon).

Norwegian

• O. Mustad and Son (all types of hooks).

Finnish

• Rapala VMC - jigs and triple hooks.

Russian

• Kolyubakinsky needle factory (commercial hooks and jigs).

Often times, the quality of the hook is the main factor in fishing. Therefore, you need to choose tackle in a store with a good reputation. Also, when buying, you should pay special attention to the heat treatment of the hook, its appearance. Don't skimp on this important fishing element.

In order not to dull the hook, you need to hold it under the rubber ring on the rod or put a piece of foam rubber on it.

To prevent the small hook from slipping out of your hands, you need to pull a small piece of colored cambric onto its ring. A ring of red cambric attracts the attention of a crucian carp.

In order to prevent rusting of the hooks, you need to keep them in a piece of foam rubber soaked in machine oil. If rust appears, the hook should be stuck in dry soap and the rust will disappear over time.

So, getting out on a crucian, you need to pick up such a hook:

• small;
• preferably black;
• qualitative;
• round;
• with a sharp sting bent inward;
• with a tenacious beard.

With such a hook, fishing for crucian carp will go well and most of the bites will be realized.

Any fishing tackle consists of such an irreplaceable element as hook... If you can use a piece of a wooden branch as a rod, and use an ordinary thread as a fishing line, then the situation with a hook is much more complicated. Fishing cannot take place without a hook, and this is an indisputable fact today. The effectiveness of fishing depends largely on the quality of this accessory. The sharper the hook, the more likely it is that fish will land on it when hooked.

There are a variety of different types and sizes, designed to catch different types of fish. The fishhook numbering system is built depending on the size.

All commercially available hooks are divided into the following types:

• Single hooks. They are the most popular and have one point and one eyelet, to which the fishing line is attached.
• Double fish hook... The base of this hook is made up of two stings that connect together and have one eyelet. They are used for jig fishing.
• Triple hook or "tee" has 3 blades and one eyelet. It is very popular among spinningists, since almost all spinning lures that exist today are equipped with a "tee". The only exceptions are "silicones", which are generally equipped with a single hook of the appropriate size.

It should be noted right away that such hooks can have different colors, different thicknesses and different shapes.

Sizes and classification of fishing hooks

Along with domestic products, fishing shops have a wide range of Finnish, Japanese, Korean and Chinese manufacturers. Moreover, the numbering of domestic and imported samples is completely different.

The numbering of domestic hooks is supposed to distance from the tip of the hook to its forend, therefore, everything is very simple here.

The international numbering system is somewhat different: the smaller the fishhook, the higher the number it has.

It should be borne in mind that the thickness of the hook is not an indicator of its quality. In this case, it all depends on what alloy the hook is made of. Firms such as Cobra, Garakatsu, Mustad, Hayabasa, Katana, Owner, Siran, Kosadake, in the production of hooks, use only high quality alloys, so the hooks of such firms are appreciated.

Choosing fishing hooks

It is very important to choose the right hook for your fishing to be effective. The hook should not alert the fish, but at the same time it should be strong and sharp.

When buying hooks, you can press on them: if it bends, then it is not suitable for fishing, if it is springy, then it can be used for its intended purpose. In this case, it should be borne in mind that there may be overheated hooks. In this case, with stronger pressure, it will simply burst, but this can only be expected from domestic hooks. Imported hooks do not suffer from such a disadvantage, since each firm cares about its image.

The size of the hook is chosen depending on the size of the fish you plan to catch. If, for example, a large hook is used to catch crucian carp, then fishing is unlikely to take place. The fact is that a large hook with a nozzle simply cannot swallow a crucian carp. When using small hooks, when fishing for the same bream, when specimens up to a kilogram or more may come across, such hooks will allow the fish to go off. Therefore, we can safely say that you need to be able to choose hooks. The color of the hook also plays an important role. It is good to choose the color of the hook to match the bait. For example, when using corn as a bait, a gold hook is more suitable, when fishing with maggots, chrome will be the ideal color; when fishing with a worm, you can use darker shades, up to black.

Brand manufacturers indicate on the packaging the material from which the product is made. For this there is a corresponding marking: N - nickel, NB - black nickel, BZ - bronze, G - "gold plated".

To check how sharp the hook is, you need to run the sting of the hook over the nail. If this leaves a scratch, then the hook is sharp.

To choose the size of the hook for certain conditions, depending on the diameter of the line and the type of fish, you can use the Internet and find the corresponding article.