The following analyzes how to choose a fishhook from the aspects of material, size, shape, hook mouth, color, etc.

1.Material. Fishing hooks are generally made of stainless steel, high-carbon steel, copper, iron, etc.. Stainless steel and high-carbon steel are mostly selected. Although the price of stainless steel hooks is high, but it is corrosion-resistant, flexible and easy to polish. Also stainless steel hooks can maintain good strength and quality after repeated use. It is a good choice for fishing learners or fishing masters. The high-carbon steel hook has high hardness and strong durability, and is suitable for fishing big fish or fishing friends with complex fishing environments.
2.Size. The size of the fishing hook directly determines the size of the fish that can be caught. Generally speaking, smaller fish hooks will catch smaller fish, and larger fish hooks will catch larger fish. Therefore, when choosing the size of the fishing hook, fishing friends should decide according to the type and size of the fish to be fished. In addition, Fishing hooks of different sizes can also make reasonable choices for different baits, such as corn and bait insects.
3.Shape. The shapes of fishing hooks include straight hooks, curved hooks, and arc hooks. Straight hooks are suitable for fishing fish with hard mouth bones, and it is difficult to unhook even if the fish scurry in the water; arc hooks are used for fishing when sliding lead sinks to the bottom, and the hook mouth is arc-shaped so that the fish can quickly bite the hook Pierce into the fish mouth to reduce fish injuries; the curved hook is often used when fishing for small and medium-sized fish species. Because the hook body bends outward, it is not easy to be found when the fish bites the hook, and the effect is better.
4.Hook mouth. The hook mouth is an important part of the fishing hook, which is directly related to the effect of hooking fish. If the hook mouth is not sharp enough, it will easily blunt the fish mouth, while if it is too sharp, it will easily cut the meat on the fish mouth. The curvature of the tip of the hook mouth determines the degree of piercing after the fish bites the hook. If it is too sharp, it will stab the muscles, bones or organs inside the fish mouth, which will easily lead to the death or injury of the fish.
5.Color. Fishing hooks come in a variety of colors, common ones are black, red, silver, etc. In fishing, the fishing hook can play a role in helping to lure fish to bite the hook. Therefore, in some complicated situations, choosing a fishing hook with a fancy color (such as red) can better attract the fish's attention and improve the fishing success rate to a certain extent.
To sum up, the choice of fishing hook directly determines the result of fishing to a certain extent. Therefore, when choosing a fishing hook, fishing friends must fully consider various factors according to their actual situation and needs, in order to choose a suitable fishing hook

Precautions for using fishhooks
Each time after the using of the Fishing hooks, the sundries on the hook and in the barb groove should be removed in time, and dried in time. Do not store in oil or powder place. Because these substances will leave an odor on the hook. Fish have a very sensitive sense of smell, and hooks with these peculiar smells will have a bad effect on fish foraging. The fishhook should be wiped clean after use, and the hook and line should be dried before being wound on the winding board or cylinder. In order to prevent the spare hook from rusting, it can be stored in a powder box or a bottle, or it can be coated with oil such as Vaseline, wrapped in tin foil, and stored in a plastic bag.