Drag Setting in a Sand Spike

[Patrick]

There are two schools of thought when sharpening hooks.

Some people believe that you sharpen away from the point. This is okay but you are left with a little burr on the tip that needs to be taken care of.

Others believe that it is best to go against the point. This way, you don't have the burr but you can get stuck by the hook if you slip up.

I use the second method if I have the time to sit down and file my hooks in a vice. I use the first method for on the water touch ups because I'm usually shaking bad from cold or excitement.