hook sharpening

[CharlieFoxtrot]

Any recommendations on what to buy for sharpening lead head jigs or just a waste of time to begin with
?

[RichWentFishing504]

I buy jigheads with gamatsu or mustad black nickel hooks. Throw them away if they get dull and tie another one on. They cost a lot more but I don't have to deal with dull hooks.

[keakar]

Originally Posted by CharlieFoxtrot

Any recommendations on what to buy for sharpening lead head jigs or just a waste of time to begin with
?

not a waste of time at all, a sharp hook makes all the difference in the world when hooking up.

I use a small sharpening stone 3-1/4" x 7/8" 3/8" I keep in the tray of my tackle box, one like this:

Amazon.com : 2 pieces Fishing Hook Sharpening Stone 180 Grit Aluminum Oxide : Sports & Outdoors

Amazon.com : 2 pieces Fishing Hook Sharpening Stone 180 Grit Aluminum Oxide : Sports & Outdoors
Amazon.com : 2 pieces Fishing Hook Sharpening Stone 180 Grit Aluminum Oxide : Sports & Outdoors

I don't use the groove at all and personally wish it was just flat smooth on both sides

I will say, hooks are not intended to have to be continuously sharpened so after you sharpen it once maybe twice, its time for a new hook. the idea is to put a fine sharp point that digs into your fingernail instead of sliding when dragged lightly across it. often I find brand new hooks could use sharpening if im buying the cheap jig heads

[lil bubba]

I use one of these. You can get for about 6 bucks. Just pass it lightly in the groove till it sticks your fingernail...I use fairly expensive jig heads so I sharpen 2 or 3 times before I throw away...

[keakar]

Originally Posted by lil bubba

I use one of these. You can get for about 6 bucks. Just pass it lightly in the groove till it sticks your fingernail...I use fairly expensive jig heads so I sharpen 2 or 3 times before I throw away...

this looks better then that flat stone thing I use, where do they sell them?

[lil bubba]

Originally Posted by keakar

this looks better then that flat stone thing I use, where do they sell them?

cabela's shows they have them....I believe I got mine from academy 10 or 15 years ago...Fine diamond dust...

[keakar]

Originally Posted by lil bubba

cabela's shows they have them....I believe I got mine from academy 10 or 15 years ago...Fine diamond dust...

thanks, im gonna have to try that thing out

[eman]

Originally Posted by lil bubba

I use one of these. You can get for about 6 bucks. Just pass it lightly in the groove till it sticks your fingernail...I use fairly expensive jig heads so I sharpen 2 or 3 times before I throw away...

I ue the same thing. Bonus extra is you can also use the non grooved side to sharpen electric knife blades and serrated knives.