The hook is a metal hook used for fishing.
A hook is a small metal hook that is attached to a wire or thread and is used for fishing . To attract fish and increase its effectiveness, it is usually supplemented with bait .
History
The history of the hook is remote. Evidence has been found that demonstrates the use of hooks thousands of years before Christ , being considered a key tool in the development of humanity.
Hooks are tools used to catch other animals beyond fish , and their invention marked a significant advance in humans' ability to obtain food from aquatic sources. The first hooks were very simple and were probably made from thorns, bone corners, wood or other available materials.
Early hunter-gatherer people used rudimentary hooks to catch fish and other aquatic animals in bodies of water . Throughout history, different cultures developed their own versions. For example, the indigenous people of North America created bone hooks , while in Polynesia they were developed using shell and bone, making them very effective for deep sea fishing.
With the arrival of the Bronze Age and, later, the Iron Age, the materials used were precisely these metals, which allowed the creation of more durable and effective hooks. This marked an important step in the history of fishing. As societies became more advanced, this activity became an important part of trade .
Description
The hooks have an eye (which allows it to connect to the thread) and a point (which digs into the fish). The straight part below the eye is called the leg , then the elbow and throat appear before reaching the tip. The mouth of the hook, meanwhile, is the distance between the eye and the leg.
Its operation is simple and effective: the fish, when trying to eat what is placed as bait or bait, becomes hooked on the hook because the tip of the hook penetrates its mouth . In this way, the fisherman can collect the rod line, which is attached to the hook, to remove the animal from the water and capture it.
It should be noted that many times, by accident, the hook ends up sticking in a person. This can cause anything from localized inflammation to bleeding or infection . The condition worsens depending on the area where the hook was embedded and how deep it entered the body.
Hook preparation
Preparing a hook for fishing correctly is crucial to fishing success. Let's look at the basic steps below:
- The first step is to choose the type of hook that suits the style of fishing and the type of fish you want to catch. Hooks vary in size, shape and strength;
- In most cases, a lure or bait is added to attract the fish. Worms, insects, pieces of bait, artificial lures , etc. can be used;
- Insert the bait onto the hook so that it is secured. This may involve threading the bait several times so it doesn't come off easily;
- The orientation of the hook will depend on the type of fish and the fishing technique. Some anglers prefer to point the hook upward to avoid snagging on the bottom, while others point it downward to hook the fish when it swallows it.
Choosing the right type of hook and placing the bait firmly are two essential steps for successful fishing.
Verbal locutions
It is interesting to note that the term hook is used in several verbal phrases linked to traps or tricks : taking the bait , taking the bait , casting the hook , etc. For example: “The scammers managed to get the victim to take the bait” , “We already took the bait, now we have to wait” .