Sharpen Hooks
Lunker1952
Posted 2/10/2007 7:26 AM (#237881)
Subject: Sharpen Hooks
I would like to know when sharpening hooks do i file towards the
point or away from it.Haveing moved from southwest Florida to
to the Minocqua area last July I am back into Muskie fishing after
a 30 year lay off.Any tips or advice would be greatly appreaciat-
ed.Thank you in advance

Lunker1952


muskie! nut
Posted 2/10/2007 2:38 PM (#237934 - in reply to #237881)
Subject: RE: Sharpen Hooks





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Location: Yahara River Chain		Sharping stroke is always away from you. See photo


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jdsplasher
Posted 2/12/2007 9:15 AM (#238220 - in reply to #237934)
Subject: RE: Sharpen Hooks





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Location: SE, WI.		<p>I always sharpen my hooks towards the point. It will NOT leave a burr at the tip of the hook. For safety issues I use a long, fine tooth, ten inch file.</p><p>JIM</p>