How to Make Fish Hooks

You can make simple, effective fish hooks out of the spikes on barbed wire.

Nothing beats a lazy day lying by the river or sitting on a beautiful lake. Fishing is a sport that everyone can enjoy, and it is a great way to bond with your children or other close friends. In order to make the experience even better, you might consider making your own fishing equipment. Imagine the excitement of snagging a whopper on a hook you made yourself. In this article, we will discuss how to make fish hooks.

Things You'll Need

• Barbed wire
• Heavy gloves
• Needle nosed pliers
• Wire cutters

Instructions

How to Make Fish Hooks

1. 

   Cut of one of the spikes on the barbed wire. Cut the point off at the base, right next to where it is joined to the main wire.

2. Grasp the barbed end of the point with the needle nose pliers.Make sure that you are wearing the protective gloves as you will need to hold the barb firmly for this step.

3. Bend the spike so that the barbed end is pointing upward. You will see the hook begin to form as you bend the spike. You can make the actual hook as large or small as you wish.

4. 

   Knot a piece of fishing line around the non-barbed end. Make sure to wrap and tie the line tightly so that the hook does not slip. Now you are ready to go fishing!

Tips & Warnings

• Some fishermen like to spray paint their hooks red to attract the fishes' attention.

• Be careful handling the barbed wire, as it can cause nasty cuts and scrapes.