I’ve used heavy high carbon steel wire that has the right balance of strength and flexibility. If the wrong steel is used, they can be brittle and easy to break. If they’re too soft they’ll bend out with out much force. These right that line perfectly. They’re barbless so you don’t have to pinch them down and have an inferior hook point. The points are slightly upturned which wedges in the fishes upper jaw, so it holds tight when you keep pressure on and will fall out easily in the net. Perfect for catch and release.
They’re also a great value. Sold in 50 packs, it’s easy to tie up enough bugs to fill your box.
I’ve used heavy high carbon steel wire that has the right balance of strength and flexibility. If the wrong steel is used, they can be brittle and easy to break. If they’re too soft they’ll bend out with out much force. These right that line perfectly. They’re barbless so you don’t have to pinch them down and have an inferior hook point. The points are slightly upturned which wedges in the fishes upper jaw, so it holds tight when you keep pressure on and will fall out easily in the net. Perfect for catch and release.
They’re also a great value. Sold in 50 packs, it’s easy to tie up enough bugs to fill your box.