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Hooks for crucian carp: choose the strongest and most hooked

In order to effectively catch crucian carp with a float or bottom fishing rod, and fishing is not overshadowed by fish gatherings or poor spotting, you need to choose the right hook. There are many tips and rules for choosing this essential piece of gear.

Quality

First of all, when choosing hooks for catching crucian carp or any other fish, you need to pay attention to their quality.

At the same time, we check the following characteristics:

  • the sharpness of the sting;
  • strength;
  • snagging.

Sharpness is usually checked by moving the tip along the nail, which often leads to some bluntness of the hook. It is better to carry out this test on the pad of a finger, without fanaticism, of course. Sharpness is well defined by the adhesion of the tip to the skin.

If the sharpness of the hook does not satisfy you, it is better to choose another model, and in extreme cases, sharpen it with fine sandpaper or a file on the inside.

Modern hooks are laser or chemically sharpened. This cannot be achieved with abrasive materials at home.

The strength of the hook lies in its correct hardening. You can easily straighten a weakly hardened hook with your fingers, a hot one - it will break. You can, of course, restore the characteristics of the product by additional hardening or tempering the metal, but it is very difficult to catch the best moment at the same time, so it is better to go to the store and choose other hooks.

Hook engagement is due to the shape of the underwear. Under the crucian carp mouth, those of them are best suited for which the sting is bent inward, and the forend is of medium length.

Size selection

When they say that hooks for crucian carp should be in size from 10 to 18, and for carp from 8 to 16, for example, they mean their correspondence to the chosen bait. It would be wrong to plant a worm on a small model with a short forend, and bloodworms on a large model. Therefore, below we give examples of the correspondence of sizes to specific nozzles, the numbers are given according to the international classification:

  • The smallest hook for crucian carp fishing is No. 18. They are ideal for angling with bloodworms.
  • For maggot, take the next largest size - No. 16. This hook can be used for pearl barley or wheat grains, as well as for adding dough or semolina.
  • Hook number 14 is also used for dough or semolina when fishing for crucian carp, in addition, it is suitable for planting and larger grains: peas or corn.
  • The larger size # 12 with a long forend is perfect for worm fishing.
  • The tenth number is useful for fishing with foam balls, the ball should have a diameter corresponding to the size of the bend. At the same time, it will provide the necessary ascent to the bait-hook system.

The gradation of sizes may vary from manufacturer to manufacturer, and number 14 for one of the companies corresponds to number 12 for another.

When choosing a line for a leash, consider the size of the hook. The lower the number (the larger the hook) and the thicker its wire, the larger the diameter of the line. For example, for No. 18 - 0.10 millimeters.

Hook thickness

As for the thickness of the hooks, there is such a rule. Thin hooks are used for bait so as not to damage delicate bloodworms, maggots or worms. For vegetable baits, you can use products made of thicker wire.

Some hooks have a small spring to hold soft baits. They should be used when fishing with baits such as:

  • bread crumb;
  • dough;
  • semolina.

Although, with a careful casting, these nozzles will not fly off the hook anyway, and the spring acts as a safety net.

Popular branded hooks

The most popular hook manufacturers in the post-Soviet space are:

  • Kolyubakinsky Needle Factory;
  • American brands AnglersSportGroup, Wright and McGil;
  • Japanese - Gamakatsu;
  • Norwegian - O. Mustad and Son;
  • various products of Chinese comrades.

But the most famous in the fishing world are the hooks of the "Owner" company, they say, they themselves are able to "catch" fish.

Here are some examples of products from this company:

  1. ISEAMA WITH EYE 50188 (Black Chrome) - universal hooks, suitable for fishing both peaceful and semi-predatory fish. They are used on float and bottom fishing rods.
  2. PENNY HOOK 50921 (Black Chrome) - a series with a wide range of sizes for different types of lures. This model is especially common and in demand. Suitable for both float and bottom fishing.
  3. PINT HOOK 53117 (Blue) - An unusual color and side curved tip make this model one of the leaders in bottom fishing.
  4. WORM SP-BH 53118 (Red) - the name speaks for itself, this model is made for worm fishing. The long, curved shank of the red hook prevents the worm from sliding off the hook.
  5. SPRING-CHINU WITE EYE 53125 (Black Chrome) - spring hook for soft and semi-liquid baits. Perfect for catching carp and float and bottom fishing rod.