Anyone check hook sharpness regularly?

[Spoonminnow]

I can't think of anything that loses fish more than dull hooks. A file is attached to my scissors as a reminder to check that the hook point grabs skin with the slightest pressure. Even new hooks have to be checked.

[BobC]

I do check but not as often as I should! Having a file close at hand is a very good idea!
Bob

[Spoonminnow]

I don't know how others sharpen the hook but I file toward the tip in 3 sides: top of the hook and then both sides as an angle.

[Prater4586]

I normally have them broke off before they get dull

[funfishers]

I don't lose a lot of hooks therefore I should sharpen or replace more often.
I would guess I have lost several fish.

[CrappiePappy]

I must be doing something wrong because I've caught fish on a hook with NO point, a hook with a bent point, & also some rusted hooks.

[BJH]

I check when i tie on, if it will not stick on my fingernail it gets gone over with a small Arkansas stone!!!!! If a fish gets off the hook i check it again.

[Redge]

I check when i tie on, if it will not stick on my fingernail it gets gone over with a small Arkansas stone!!!!! If a fish gets off the hook i check it again.

Same here


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[SuperDave336]

Mine are usually pretty sharp. They have no problem sticking in every limb in the lake.

[DockShootinJack]

I break them off before they can get too dull. I also fish with braid. High strength and low stretch usually send that hook home. I am starting to use a few older reels with 4 lbs mono. I need to make sure those hooks are sharp