How do Y'all sharpen your hooks?

[8fishermen]

I frequently sharpen my hooks. I have found that I get more hook sets with sharpened hooks.

I have tried the little stones with the "V" notch and also fine files. Both work, but..., they are both a pain in the butt (and usually the finger tip:D)
Sometimes I use Japanese hooks that seem more that sufficient.

Just curious if you guys sharpen 'em or not and if so, how do ya do it? Also, do you sharpen them all or only some?

[Illinoisgiller]

I use a little EZE LAP diamond file. Flat on one side and little v in the other side. comes in a short pen like container. Someday I would like to
grind off the file and inlay it into a rod handle where it belongs in the first place. ole Mike

[8fishermen]

Very cool idea!

[lungbuster]

don't seem like I keep them long enough to find out if they get dull

[luvjign]

I use a little EZE LAP diamond file. Flat on one side and little v in the other side. comes in a short pen like container. Someday I would like to
grind off the file and inlay it into a rod handle where it belongs in the first place. ole Mike

Yep, got 3 of'em, and love'em. I check hook points pretty regular, and if it won't catch and dig in my thumb nail with the slightest tug, it gets a few licks on the diamond. This is it....
Knife & Hook Sharpener EZE LAP Diamond - sella Online Auctions & Classifieds | New Zealand

[gabowman]

I keep a 4" oil stone in the tackle box. I pre-sharpen hooks out of the box and keep 'em in a seperate compartment in the tackle box. I also slightly straighten the bend of the hook as I sharpen them. When a crappie sucks in a minnow he cannot spit the hooks as fast without it hanging him.

BTW, very few hooks are really that sharp right out of the box.

[fingerlicken]

I never do, I just jerk harder.

[Specktater]

I use a diamond stone and/or a hook file. I check every hook with thumbnail and tip of finger. If it ain't real "grabby" it gets a once over. some hooks just won't sharpen up real well and they get tossed. I can't think of a better way to increase your hook up ratio but unfortunately also your hang up ratio.

[chaunc]

I use sickle hooks and haven't had a need to sharpen any yet. Been using them for over 2 seasons now, catching lots of fish, and none ever needed to be sharpened.

[Papa Dawg]

I do not sharpen. By the time it gets dull it's decorating a brush pile.