Why use sickle hooks?

[fish_4_all]

Well I have used a lot of different hooks and the sickle is the sharpest by far. I don't pretend I use the sharpest ones but even when my friends insisted on Gamu's or Owners and I messed with them the sickles are a lot sharper. It is the only hook I have ever had actually grab ahold of my skin without any penetration and hold on at a 90 degree angle. All I did was touch it and lift my finger out of the bag. If it grabs my finger that easily imagine what it will do on a hook set.

[8fishermen]

Great for open water type and when they get it in them they get it deep! But all in all they work the whole idea is to get the fish to livewell, works for me. There made by Matzuo in few sizes and are available in Red or Bronze or Gold or even Nickle Black kinda silverish.

They are sharper and have a bigger gap between the hook point and the shank. They also IMHO make for a better hook up with the fish. Usually in the roof of their mouth right where you want it.

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I assume that the hook shape with wide gap makes for improved hookup and deeper penetration. Are all Matzuo hooks that sharp or is it something special with this hook? Thanks for the info. I will be checking these out.