How to Make a Hawaiian Fish Hook
Fishing is one of the most popular sports in the world. Some fish recreationally, others competitively and some even make a living bringing in their catch and selling it to fish markets. There are plenty of high-tech gadgets and techniques for catching fish, but once upon a time people had to make their fishing hooks by hand. Here's how to make a Hawaiian fish hook.
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Instructions
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Select a piece of wood or stone close to the size you would like for the finished hook. Wash it and let it air dry for a full day.
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Put on a pair of gloves to protect your hands. Determine the exact shape you would like the hook to be. Hawaiian fishing hooks all have the same general shape but you can vary them slightly if you would like.
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Carve at the bone or wood and begin shaping the curved end. Use quick, short strokes. As the curve forms, sand it with the sandpaper every so often, then wipe it off with a rag.
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Carve as far as you can to achieve the inner curve of the hook, then use sandpaper to get deeper inside the curve. Carve and sand until you reach the desired curvature.
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Carve and sand the straight edge, then sharpen the hook point with the knife. Wet the rag and wipe the hook. That's it! You just made a Hawaiian fish hook.
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Tips & Warnings
Test the hook by trying to snag it on piece of cloth or rag.
Be careful not to cut yourself while carving the bone or wood. It's easy for a knife to slip if not completely secure at all times.
