When it comes to fishing, there are a number of factors you need to consider in order to give you the best chance of getting the best catch. One crucial factor is knowing how to choose the right type of fishing hooks for fishing in Malaysia.
The fishing hook is the oldest item in the fishing world. Back then, all you needed was a simple line and hook. These days, fishing has grown so much that fishing hooks now come in so many shapes, sizes and configurations that it’s intimidating to walk past shelves upon shelves of them in fishing tackle shops, especially when you’re a first timer.
Let’s take a look at some of the most popular types of fishing hooks you can find in Malaysia.
Baitholder hooks
The baitholder is one of the most common fishing hooks and is ideal for people who have just started fishing. It can be used for natural baits such as worms, insects and store-bought bait mixes. This hook is especially ideal for live baits as the barbs on its shank help hold the baits firmly in place and prevent them from falling off.
Circle hooks
Made popular by Japanese fishermen, these round circular hooks are very common and ideal for live bait fishing. Circle hooks are also excellent for a wide variety of baits, especially large baits for targeting heavy fish.
Circle hooks are shaped in such a way that when a fish bites, it easily hooks itself onto the corner of a fish’s mouth for a solid hook-up. Its circular shape prevents hooking fish in the gut and injuring them, and provides easy hook removal, making these hooks a top choice for catch-and-release fishing.
Octopus hooks
Octopus hooks are popular for their strength and durability. These hooks are almost similar to Circle hooks, only with a shorter rounded shank and less dramatic circular design. Unlike Circle hooks, they require “hook setting” and work best for a natural presentation underwater using smaller baits.
Beak hooks
Beak hooks use a reversed point on the hook, allowing the point to enter the mouth of the fish without the need for turning. These hooks are ideal for larger fish than you would use a baitholder hook for because the hook has more holding power.
Chinu
Chinu are a Japanese species of bream. They are a species that could put up a hard fight, so these hooks are especially created to match this particular fish, with a turned out eye, forged round bend and off-set curved point.
Wide Gap hooks
Wide gap hooks are narrower versions of Circle hooks. These hooks feature a reversed hook point designed for fast penetration, to keep baits secure and for solid hook-ups. Its wide gap shape allows it to accommodate larger baits to target a wide variety of species.
Double Weedless hooks
Weedless hooks use a guard to stop a hook from getting hung up. Seahawk’s double weedless hooks are forged in black nickel with high carbon.
Learn more
These are just a few examples of the most popular types of fishing hooks in Malaysia that you can find available on the Seahawk website. To learn more about the wide range of hooks you can contact Seahawk directly.