Among the various accessories that make up fishing equipment, the hook is the one that tends to be neglected. And yet, this small hook must be chosen with care to increase the chances of catching fish. However, it is clear that there is no lack of hook models on the market. There is so much choice that it is easy to get lost, especially if you are still a beginner in this field. In fact, the selection of the hook to be connected to the leader depends, above all, on the type of fish you want to catch. Carp, for example, require hooks with specific characteristics. However, given the wide variety of carp that exist, you should also consider the type of carp you are fishing for when choosing which hook to use.
The different types of carp hooks
As with other fish, thecarp hook is also available in several models, varying in shape and size. When we talk about the shape of the hook, we mean the shape of the shank. This can be straight, long, medium or short. In addition, the point of the hook can be inward, outward or straight.
Carp fishing hooks are often grommets and not paddles, as carp belong to the big fish family.
Carp fishing hooks also come in a wide range of sizes and thicknesses. The size of the hooks is expressed by numbers that increase as the size decreases.
In terms of thickness, carp hooks are available in thin (thinner) and thick (thicker) versions.
Choosing a hook according to the strength of the fish
It is important to know that not all carp have the same fighting strength when they are caught on acarp hook. Some are stronger than others and require stronger hooks, i.e. hooks that do not open easily during the fight.
In fact, the strength of a carp depends on several factors, including the season. During certain periods of the year, carp are better fed and are therefore more powerful. This is particularly true during the good seasons (mid-April to mid-December). If you are fishing for carp during these seasons, you should use a strong iron hook with a straight shank and an inward point. This is the ideal type of hook to deal with these powerful carp.
During other times of the year, when carp are poorly fed, they are weaker. In this case, use fine iron hooks to increase your chances of catching carp. The thicker the hook, the heavier it will be and the more difficult it will be to suck in. Fish that are under heavy fishing pressure will easily notice this. Therefore, only use strong hooks when the situation requires it.
In addition, you should also consider the location of the fish when choosing your carp hook . For fish in flowing water (rivers) or in water that is full of clutter (e.g. dead wood), choose a fairly strong carp hook. In other cases, a fine hook with irons will be sufficient.
