Which hooks are best for catching carp?

And if we consider that theater begins with a hanger, then fishing certainly begins with a hook!

In 2005, the fishhook was chosen by Forbes magazine as one of the twenty best tools in human history. The most ancient of the hooks were discovered in 2021 on the island of Okinawa, Japan. According to preliminary estimates, their age is 23,000 years. They were made from the shell of a sea mollusk.

Nowadays, this equipment element is made of stainless or high-carbon steel. There are blued, bronzed, nickel-plated, “gold-plated” (coated with titanium nitride) and other hooks.

All hooks are divided by numbers. The lower the number, the larger the hook. Although the classification is considered international, for many manufacturers the sizes of the same numbers may differ slightly.

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What does the carp hook number mean?

On the shelves of fishing stores there is a huge selection of hooks, both from our manufacturers and foreign ones. It's no secret that they differ from each other in numbering and quality. As for the latter, we will leave this up to the companies, but we will focus on the sizes and numbers.

Let us immediately note that abroad there is no unified marking system (for example, depending on the size of the individual elements of the hook and the shape of the structure as a whole). Most often, foreign companies simply indicate the relative sizes of hooks, moreover, of their own production. You are your own boss!

In order to navigate foreign hook numbers for carp fishing, it is important to know that “foreign friends” use the following marking principle: the smaller its size, the larger the number. That is, on the contrary. Thus, the smallest model is numbered 32, and the largest is 20/0.

Hook numbering table

According to Russian standardization, the larger the fishing hook, the larger the number. Everything is humane, logical and understandable. But that's not all. Since the times of the USSR, the numbering of our hooks is calculated not “by eye” (as in foreign companies), but according to a separate marking.

That is, the formula for a domestic product includes: Roman numerals (indicating the type of structure), the width of the model (No.), then comes the thickness of the forearm and the overall length.

Let's show with an example: No. 6-0.4-12 (IV).

No. 6 – the width of this model is 6 mm
0.4 – fore-end thickness 0.4 mm
12 – total length of the product 12 mm
(IV) – the shape of the hook is “double-bent” with a ring.

Be sure to pay attention to the hardening method and where the hooks were made.

Types of hooks for carp and carp

There are both universal types of carp hooks, and models made taking into account certain fishing features - for example, the topography of the bottom of vegetation on it the bait used , as well as the size of the fish and biting activity.

There are the following types of carp hooks:

Wide Gap . the tip of which slightly curved inward for comfortable fishing in reservoirs with an abundance of bottom vegetation, as well as preventing its premature wear when fishing on a rocky bottom .
Banana. This model has a long curved fore-end, shaped like a banana. The main feature is excellent carp hooking, but it is also a disadvantage, since due to the long lever there is a high probability lip tearing or the hook breaking even with moderate force. Often sports fishermen refuse this model because they believe that the “banana” is too traumatic for the carp.
Long Shank. A model that also has a long fore-end, but, unlike the previous model, it is straight. It catches carp well, most often just by the lower lip , but it has the same disadvantages that are inherent in the “banana” - it easily injures the fish, tearing its lip, and is also susceptible to fracture.
Curve Shank. A universal model with a wide-curved fore-end of medium length. Suitable for both sinking and floating baits. Particularly convenient for attaching several boilies to a hook.
Short Shank. A hook that has a short shank and very little hooking. Used in difficult fishing conditions - among snags, abundant vegetation and on a rocky bottom. This model allows you to avoid frequent snagging on foreign objects and keeps the tip sharp for longer, however, it also has a consequential drawback - this form somewhat reduces the effectiveness of hooks.

The most important rule

The shapes and sizes of hooks are extremely varied. We tried to describe the main brands and varieties in our Carptoday school. In today’s material, we tried not to speculate on specific models and manufacturers, but will try to reveal a fundamental principle that all fishermen should know. The most important thing is to understand how the hook penetrates the fish's lip.

The main factor is the angle between the tip of the tip and the eye of the hook. You can get an idea of how effectively a hook will pierce the lip by looking at the angle of the hook. What do we mean by this?

Place the hook vertically so that its eye touches the table. And then so that the entire sting lies on the table. Compare the resulting angle. The explanation is unlikely to be very clear for you, but we are attaching a photo below that will allow you to understand what we are talking about.

For anglers who love carp fishing, a very significant element of carp fishing is the process of selecting hooks for this type of fishing. There are so many anglers, so many opinions about the correctness of one or another type of hook for catching carp fish.

Choosing the hook size for carp/carp

The hook size for carp fishing is selected based on the bait used:

№1 — №2 – when fishing with dumplings, pasta or shellfish meat, as well as potatoes.
№4 – when fishing with vegetable baits – corn, beans. Also No. 4 is used when fishing for maggots.
№6 – for packing larger grains of corn, peas and pearl barley.
№8 – for fishing with wheat or larger peas, as well as when attaching bunches of maggots.

When fishing with boilies, the size of the hooks is selected as follows - one third or half of the diameter of the boilie used should be equal to the distance between the shank and the hook tip.

What are the sizes of carp hooks?

In principle, there is no definitively accurate dimensional numbering system. The designations of the hooks themselves reflect the approximate extent of the parameters of the hook itself, but this does not apply to its individual components.

Different manufacturers have very different sizing parameters or standard markings. An undoubted fact is that the dimensional characteristics of the hooks themselves decrease as the values increase.

The main range of fluctuations in the hooks used by fishermen to catch carp ranges from two to eight. The remaining dimensional parameters are less common.

In addition to all this, the most important nuance in selecting a hook for carp fishing processes will be the size ratio of the hook itself and the bait used. When the size characteristics of the bait itself are increased, the hook should be replaced with a larger one so that the carp itself does not escape and fall off.

If you use hooks with an elongated shank, then there will be slightly less benefit in the process of hatching the fish itself; in addition, the load on the lips of the fish itself increases significantly, and therefore the possibility of the fish escaping increases.

Thirdly, the larger the hook, the larger the diameter of the wire it is made of. In order for a thick hook to pierce the lip, more force is required and, accordingly, a heavier sinker, which is not always good, for example, when fishing on soft silt or on a grass carpet.

The sizes of hooks used may vary slightly depending on the series and manufacturer due to the existence of certain discrepancies. Average recommendations for boilies can be given as follows: for a nozzle with a diameter of 8 mm, a hook number No. 10 is suitable; 10 mm – No. 10-9; 12 mm – No. 8-7; 14 mm – No. 7-6; 16 mm – No. 6-5; 18 mm – No. 4-3; 20 mm – No. 3-2; 24 mm – No. 2-1.

Some fishermen often use hooks for carp that are much larger than necessary, justifying this with more reliable self-hooking and a reduction in the number of trips. This position is only partly correct and concerns mainly the fishing stage. A larger hook, which has already pierced the lip of the carp, has an advantage over a small one; it holds the fish more reliably and reduces the percentage of escapes. However, during the bite stage it is less effective than a properly sized hook.

Firstly, it may simply not get into the mouth after the nozzle, resting against the fish’s lip from the outside. Such a bite will most likely result in a slight movement of the line or may go completely unnoticed, and anglers, as a rule, do not perceive a single signal as a bite.

Secondly, a large hook unfolds less easily in the fish’s mouth and can jump out of the mouth before it sticks into the soft tissue. This will only alert the fish.

Thirdly, the larger the hook, the larger the diameter of the wire it is made of. In order for a thick hook to pierce the lip, more force is required and, accordingly, a heavier sinker, which is not always good, for example, when fishing on soft silt or on a grass carpet.

Fourthly, a larger hook also has greater mass, which is very important when catching low-active fish.

If the suction of the nozzle is weak, the hook simply will not fall into the fish’s mouth. Of course, the additional mass of the hook can be compensated for by the floating part of the nozzle, but the optimal solution in such a situation would be to reduce the nozzle and select a hook of the appropriate size.

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The advantage of small hooks is not only their small weight, but also their ability to better penetrate the flesh of the lip even with a light sinker. The fear of some fishermen that the thin wire of a small hook will easily straighten out when fishing for fish is not always justified. After all, the decrease in wire diameter is partially compensated by a decrease in the moment acting on the tip, since the distance between the tip and the fore-end becomes smaller.

Additionally, soft rods, stretchable fishing line and, of course, experience and composure will help. If hook number 8 seems small, it’s worth remembering about your colleagues who, when fishing for carp with a plug, use microscopic hooks number 14-18. And they catch multi-kilogram fish quite successfully thanks to balanced gear.

I have these elongated long shark hooks that came into carp fishing from fly fishing. Despite their somewhat unusual appearance, long hooks have good grip as they quickly unfold in the fish’s mouth. This shape is quite versatile and covers 70% of the fishing situations I encounter. However, in certain conditions, hooks of other forms can be very useful. Therefore, it is worthwhile to dwell in more detail on their characteristics.

Carp hooks with a long straight shank and a parallel sting have a ring bent inward . This is my favorite hook shape. A very effective hook for fishing with sinking baits and snowmen in clean areas, especially with a line aligner tube and a steel ring on the fore-end. Thanks to the quick turn in the mouth, the number of effective bites increases and is low-traumatic for the fish.

Hooks for carp with a curved short shank can be used with any type of bait, but are most effective in combination with a pop-up, especially in a zig-rig rig. The hook is securely fixed in the lip of the fish, but can quite seriously damage it during forced fishing; it is better to use it when fishing in clean places.

Hooks for carp with a curved long shank . They quickly unfold in the mouth, are securely fixed, but often injure the lip, therefore they are prohibited in some reservoirs in Europe. They are most effective as part of a blowback rig, when using sinking baits and snowmen, as well as a 360 rig for a floating bait. They are made of fairly thin wire, which requires the angler to fish carefully. This is not the best option when using rigid rods and low-stretch fishing line.

A hook for carp with a slightly curved shank and a straight sting . The most powerful of all hook types. It is made of thick wire, designed for catching large fish in extreme conditions, has a long and sharp sting, allows for forced fishing, and is used with various equipment.

Hook for carp with the eye bent outwards . The tip can be straight or curved inwards, designed specifically for use with rigid leader material made from monofilament. Very effective carp hair hook for hinged stiff rig and chod rig in combination with floating boilies. Rarely used with bottom rigs.

A strong hook is the key to successful fishing for large carp. With a strong hook, the fisherman will be able to fish comfortably, without fear that the hook will straighten out. Durable hooks for carp fishing are usually made of tungsten, which is heavier in density than ordinary metal, but can withstand up to 15-20 kilograms of weight. Therefore, when choosing a carp hook, the fisherman should note this quality.

The most popular carp hooks with photos - rating of the best from carp fishing practitioners

There are several companies whose products have won the trust of many carp anglers and fishermen of other directions. Thanks to the hooks of these manufacturers, more than one thousand fish have been caught and many carp fishing competitions have been won. Therefore, it makes sense to study the rating of the best carp hooks.

Hayabusa K-1XS

The Hayabusa K-1XS carp hook was designed for catching large specimens. This product is made of thick wire with a Teflon coating, which improves penetrating properties and prevents corrosion. The model has a classic shape with a slightly curved tip inward. Best suited for fishing with boilies. Price: 2-3$.

Fox S1 Kuro Hook

This model has an elongated fore-end and a ring curved towards the tip, which allows for excellent grip. The smallest number in this series is No. 10, which is successfully used for catching small fish. Price: $3.5-5.7.

Maver Katana Carp Serit

These hooks are chosen if corn is used as bait. At the same time, it is put on both in the classical way and with the help of hair accessories. The size range is presented from No. 6 to No. 16, which makes these hooks almost universal. Price: $3.7.

Good hair hooks

Gardner Mugga

The most popular of the curv shanks designed for the Ronnie rig. Excellent for almost all fishing conditions. Most often used with single pop-ups. The size range is presented in sizes No. 2-10. Price: 7-13$.

ESP Cryogen Curve Shanx

During the production of this series of hooks, the products are exposed to elevated temperatures, this improves the strength of the wire by 35%. Hard steel does not have a self-sharpening effect, but this is an advantage because these hooks do not require heat shrink tubing. Price: 6.3-7.7$.

Gamakatsu Power Carp

Jamakatsu Power Carp - these sports carp hooks are made with an eye or a blade, and they do not have a barb. These reliable products are used for boilies and pellets. The model range is painted black, the hooks are made of hard and durable steel wire, and are characterized by very sharp sharpening. Price: $2.6.

Ovner Carp Flyliner

Relatively inexpensive, but very high quality hooks, have a small shank and an eyelet mount. Reviews of Ovner carp hooks from experienced fishermen indicate that this model range can be used with any type of boilie (sinking, floating). The steel is chrome plated and the tip is perfectly sharpened. Price: $2.

Korda Long Shank

A model with a long fore-end, which is not intended for sport fishing. Most often it is combined with gear for bottom presentation with short leashes. Gatherings are almost impossible. Quite strong steel does not break, the hooks have an elongated shank. Price: 4-6$.

Hayabusa M-1

The unique design of this model was developed for fishing only with hair. Hayabusa M-1 carp hooks show excellent results when fishing in rivers with strong currents and are used for both carp and carp. Price: $1.6.

FOX Stiff Rig STRAIGHT

This is a classic carp hook, which is presented in numbers 4-8. It is heavy and perfect for fishing with floating boilies. Price: 4-6$.

Basic criteria for choosing a carp hook

A novice fisherman who is just learning the basics of carp fishing (carp fishing) needs to know that there are no universal hooks for carp fish combined. Each of them will differ in metal density, fore-end, tip bend, lightness and other qualities inherent in fishing hooks. And in order not to make a mistake, you will have to choose among the many carp hooks that are most suitable for the fisherman.

Lightness of the hook

As you know, carp fish are very cunning and careful, and when casting a hook with bait, they can simply try and spit out the proposed bait due to the severity of the hook. And, therefore, when choosing a hook for carp, it is important to take this fact into account. Also, with a light hook and the right equipment, you can not only effectively present the bait, but also in the water, the lightness of the hook will give a naturalness and a peculiar game that will lure the carp and force it to swallow the bait.

Hook Strength

A strong hook is the key to successful fishing for large carp. With a strong hook, the fisherman will be able to fish comfortably, without fear that the hook will straighten out. Durable hooks for carp fishing are usually made of tungsten, which is heavier in density than ordinary metal, but can withstand up to 15-20 kilograms of weight. Therefore, when choosing a carp hook, the fisherman should note this quality.

Hook point sharpness

One of the most important criteria when choosing a carp hook is its sharpness. For the most part, hooks for catching carp are self-hooking, since when fishing with a top or boilies, the carp sucks in the hook and, thanks to the sharp sting, the hook quietly hooks soft tissue due to the weight of the weights and is fixed in the mouth of the fish, and it cannot get off the hook. Therefore, if while fishing an angler experiences frequent fish catches, then the problem may be that the hook is not sharp enough.

Most often, the hook tip becomes dull due to corrosion and wear of the metal produced by companies of not particularly high category. Well, the prices for such hooks are correspondingly lower.

Forend length

When choosing a hook for carp, the angler should also pay attention to the shank, as it plays an important role in catching this type of fish. When a hook gets into a fish's mouth, it can usually turn around and hook the mouth cavity incorrectly, thereby freeing the fish with one jerk. Therefore, to avoid such a case, the shank of the carp hook should have a long shape.

However, this also has its downsides. The longer the shank of the hook, the more noticeable it is and, accordingly, the combination of a hook with a long shank with unsuitable bait can scare away wary fish.

Hook shape

Hooks for carp fishing come in different shapes. They can be curved or straight. When choosing a hook shape for carp, the angler needs to know the bottom topography where carp fishing will take place. It is believed that hooks with stings concave inside the forend collect less debris at the bottom of the reservoir when reeling in gear. Straight hooks, where the shape of the sting is parallel to the shank, are more suitable for fishing with a sandy bottom of the reservoir.

However, when going fishing for carp, the angler’s arsenal should have several types of hooks that can come in handy at any time. Moreover, they will not take up much space in the fishing box.

In order to minimize the likelihood of damage to the leader material by the end of the wire from which the eye of the hook is made, when tying a hook with a knotless knot, always begin wrapping its shank with leader material from the side where it begins, and not from the side where the eye ends. As mentioned above, the eye of the hook can be straight, bent inward (towards the sting) or outward.

There are a huge number of carp hooks of various shapes and sizes, manufactured by different companies in different countries, expensive and not very expensive. Every carp angler has his own favorites and outsiders among hooks. Choosing from this abundance of specific models is a task that is both simple and difficult at the same time.

The two parameters required for all carp hooks include only the highest possible sharpness of the sting and the presence of a ring (not a spatula) on the fore-end.

The ring allows the hook to be tied using a “knotless knot”. This knot allows you not only to quickly and securely fasten the hook, but also to easily ensure the formation of hair to attach the attachment of the required length.

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Checking the sharpness of the hook

This procedure must be performed before starting to make the leader (so as not to waste time and expensive leader material) and before each casting of the equipment. If you have the slightest doubt about the sharpness of the hook, it is better to immediately replace the leash. The most common procedure for checking the sharpness of a hook is as follows: turn the hook point down, touch the tip to your thumb nail and try to move the hook point towards the outer edge of the nail.

A sharp hook, even with the slightest pressure on it, should not slide over the nail. The side surface of the tip must be smooth, without burrs, damage to the protective coating and other mechanical defects. To make sure that this is really the case, just run your fingertip from bottom to top along the side surface of the sting. If the hook is not sharp enough or has mechanical defects on the surface of the tip, it is better to throw it away immediately.

So, the hook consists of a hook (bend), a sting (point), a beard (barb), a fore-end (shank) and an eye (eye), and its characteristic geometric parameters are: width (gap), length of the fore-end, height and shape of the hook ( bite), as well as wire thickness and overall length.

In carp fishing, the hook size is usually indicated according to the international classification. In international practice, there is no uniform system for the size (number) of hooks. Hook numbers do not correspond to the physical dimensions of any of their elements, but only indicate the relative size of the hook. Each manufacturer assigns a hook size number and has its own markings for hook types. As the hook number increases, its size decreases.

Shapes of carp hooks

According to their shape, hooks can be divided into the following groups:

with long and short forearm (photo 7);
with straight and curved fore-end (photo 8);
with a straight sting and a sting curved towards the fore-end (photo 9);

In addition, banana hooks quite often lead to a double cut in the lip of the carp during the fishing process, which can cause significant damage to the fish. The same applies to hooks that have the shape shown in photo 15. There are practically no slips from them, but sometimes the fish caught with their help are simply scary to look at.

The shape of the hook's tip also plays an important role in the mechanics of its operation. Hooks with a straight sting are more hooky than hooks with a sting curved inward, but the latter hold better in the lip of the fish. In addition, hooks with a curved tip dull more slowly when fishing on a cluttered bottom (especially if there are hard components such as gravel or shells on it). Another important characteristic of a hook is the width of its hook.

If it turns out to be insufficient, the notch will occur too close to the edge of the lip, which is fraught with misalignment. An excessively large hook width increases the extension load on it during fishing, which in critical cases can lead to breakage or extension of the hook and loss of fish.

Prying the hook

You should also pay attention to the height of the hook. When fishing for large fish with a thick lower lip, the hook height should be high enough for the hook to confidently penetrate the carp's lip. Many manufacturers now offer Teflon-coated hooks. Such hooks, firstly, do not shine because they have a matte surface, and secondly, due to the low coefficient of friction of Teflon, they penetrate the fish’s lip more easily than ordinary ones.

Teflon-coated hooks become dull very quickly, which has earned them the nickname “one-fish hook” and even “one-cast hook” among carp anglers. In general, whether or not to use such hooks depends on individual preferences, the availability of time to frequently replace leashes and the financial well-being of the fisherman.

Hook barb

An important element of a hook, which largely determines its hooking properties and the reliability of holding fish, is the barb. The beard can have different sizes - from very small to large. So-called barbless hooks are also produced, which, as the name suggests, have no barb at all. In some European waters, fishing is permitted exclusively using barbless hooks.

Another important parameter of a hook is the quality of its eye. In many hooks, the end of the wire from which the eye is made remains quite sharp, which can lead to damage to the leader material under the influence of loads acting on the leader during the fishing process. This danger is further aggravated if there is a gap between the shank of the hook and the end of the wire from which its eye is made.

In order to minimize the likelihood of damage to the leader material by the end of the wire from which the eye of the hook is made, when tying a hook with a knotless knot, always begin wrapping its shank with leader material from the side where it begins, and not from the side where the eye ends. As mentioned above, the eye of the hook can be straight, bent inward (towards the sting) or outward.

Hooks with an outward bent ring are specifically designed for use with monofilament leader materials (nylon and fluorocarbon lines). This design of the hook allows you to avoid a sharp bend in the leash in the area of the eye, which significantly weakens the strength of monofilament materials.

With very rigid leashes (including those made of thick monofilament materials), good results are obtained by using special models of hooks with a swivel built into their eye, produced, for example, by the company Carp'R'US. An additional swivel gives the equipment quite high mobility, thereby compensating for the excessive rigidity of the leader material. Otherwise, the naturalness of bait delivery is significantly deteriorated, and the speed of the hook turn when biting is critically reduced.

Hook storage

How should you store hooks, especially those that are constantly included in your outdoor equipment? During transportation, the hooks rub against each other to a greater or lesser extent. This can cause an initially sharp hook to become dull - which is why even new packs from serious manufacturers sometimes come across dull hooks.

Many fishermen pour hooks from the factory packaging into various boxes; this should absolutely not be done.

In the bag, the hooks have much less freedom, therefore, they rub against each other much less. Some manufacturers, such as Nash, have even developed a special packaging design that eliminates mutual friction between the hooks.

Security measures

Conclusion

The quality and correct selection of a hook to a very large extent determines the result of fishing, especially in carp fishing, which is based on self-hooking equipment. Therefore, it is necessary to use hooks only of decent quality, control their sharpness as often as possible, and replace the leash at the slightest decrease in the sharpness of the hook.

Important! The first carp caught should be carefully examined - this will help determine the shape of the hook and the thickness of the wire, which will ensure a minimum number of escapes.

It is quite natural that the hook number is selected according to the size of the attachment used. Numbers 2 to 8 inclusive are most often used in carp fishing. Options larger than 2 are rather rare, since such large dimensions can frighten off even quite decent-sized catches. Numbers less than 8 are also rarely used, since no one is interested in catching very small carp (although such numbers are also used for macaque fish).

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The hook should be proportionate to the nozzle. So, in the case of boilies, peas or corn, the correspondence between the diameter of the bait and the hook number looks something like this:

Diameter up to 14 millimeters - No. 8.
For 16-18 mm boilies – No. 6.
With a diameter of about 24 millimeters, hooks of at least number 4 are used.

In this case, the size of the hook corresponds to the bait and it will not stand out too much at the bottom, and when biting it will provide a reliable self-hook, without any movement of the fishing rod.

This design provides better hooking due to a larger area of tissue capture on the carp’s lip, which prevents fish from escaping as a result of lip breakage.

What else should you pay attention to?

When choosing hooks for carp fishing, you should pay attention to the following features:

The material is of great importance . It must undergo appropriate heat treatment and hardening to ensure maximum strength of the product - it should not bend or break before applying the maximum permissible force. That is why it is important to buy original branded products, avoiding fakes.
The color of the hook should match as closely as possible the color of the environment in a particular body of water, so as not to arouse suspicion among the wary carp.
When fishing for carp, special heat shrinks are used, put on the forend at the location of the knot to improve the grip of the hooks. The applied heat shrink makes it easier to rotate the hook in the carp's mouth with the tip down. The correct installation of the heat shrink is easy to check - the hook with the nozzle located on the palm, with a slight pull , should turn with the tip down and cling to the palm.
When fishing in a certain body of water, you should carefully examine the first carp caught and pay attention to the notch to make sure that the selected hook size and equipment installation are correct.

Characteristics of carp hooks

Depending on the characteristics of the sting, beard, forearm, bend, ring or spatula, as well as coloring you can choose a hook for carp fishing that will be more catchy in each individual case.

Hook tip

Today, carp hooks with a straight or inwardly curved sting are used, while outwardly curved stings are practically not used.

Both options have approximately the same popularity, however, the tip curved inward retains its sharpness when fishing in difficult conditions with a greater likelihood of snagging on foreign objects. Also, many anglers believe that inwardly curved sting provides a more reliable hook on the carp.

Hook beard

Long or short hook shank

Also, the forend can have a different shape - be smooth or curved. The curved shank allows for faster rotation of the hook in the carp's mouth and hooks when the leash is pulled.

Bend the hook

For fishing with floating boilies, as well as in zig-rig , hooks with a wide bend are mainly used.

This design provides better hooking due to a larger area of tissue capture on the carp’s lip, which prevents fish from escaping as a result of lip breakage.

However, a wide bend increases the likelihood of the hook breaking when catching large trophy specimens. Products with a narrow bend are more durable.

Ring or spatula

These coatings are most often painted in dark colors - black or dark green, but there are other options. You need to select a specific color based on the prevailing colors of the environment in a particular body of water - if there is dark soil on the bottom without vegetation, it is better to use black , and if there is an abundance of vegetation you can use dark green hooks .

Flat fishing is becoming increasingly popular. Gradually replacing carp fishing, this method of fishing is increasingly used in competitions. This delicate tackle combines the powerful carp equipment of the method and the sophistication of the feeder. An important role in the formation of tackle is played by the selection of the correct type and size of hook for carp. Here it is important not only to navigate by the bait, but also by the size of the fish
, which you are going to catch.

Features of tying carp hooks with photos

To tie a hook when fishing with carp rigs, you can use such knots.

Trombone loop

Can be used for any fishing line, in particular for fluorocarbon:

an open loop is knitted on a fishing line about 20 cm in size; in the middle it is placed on the fore-end;
From bottom to top, 12 turns are performed on the fore-end and the main end of the fishing line;
the free ending passes through the loop;
To form a knot, both ends of the fishing line are tightened.

Clinch

Classic carp knot for hook, used for models with a ring:

the free end of the fishing line passes through the eye and is wound 6-8 times from bottom to top onto the main end;
the free end must be returned to the first turn and threaded into the loop near the ring;
then it passes through the loop, which is located along the main end;
a node is formed.

Leashed

This is a universal simple knot that allows you to knit hooks with a spatula and a ring:

an open loop is made relative to the forend;
wrap the loop and forearm with the free end 6-9 times;
the free ending is carried out through a loop;
a node is formed.

What numbers of hooks for carp should I choose?

Before choosing the hook size for carp, you should decide in advance about the purpose of fishing.

Flat fishing is becoming increasingly popular. Gradually replacing carp fishing, this method of fishing is increasingly used in competitions. This delicate tackle combines the powerful carp equipment of the method and the sophistication of the feeder. An important role in the formation of tackle is played by the selection of the correct type and size of hook for carp. Here it is important not only to navigate by the bait, but also by the size of the fish

, which you are going to catch.

Increasingly, fishermen in Ukraine began to release fish, this applies not only to small specimens, but also to large trophies. Therefore, it is very important to select the hook size for carp so that it injures the fish as little as possible. You should also choose only special carp hooks

, the numbers of which correspond to the weight of the catch.
The most commonly used numbers are from 6 to 12 according to the domestic classification
. But the hook number for carp may be a little less if there are only small individuals in the reservoir.

Carp hook sizes vary depending on the type of bait used

(bait). This type of fish is omnivorous: for fishing they use bread, worms, bloodworms, larvae, dough, fresh and boiled corn, etc., often experimenting with baits. But if there is enough food in the river or lake, even the correct size hook for carp with such bait will not be effective.

Experienced fishermen often choose ready-made baits for carp - boilies and pop-ups, as well as pellets (granulated food). Their composition is combined professionally, which actively attracts even well-fed individuals. When choosing bait, you should also consider the size of carp hooks you have chosen. The bait must be of the optimal size so that the carp does not rip it off the hook.

There is an opinion among fishermen that the size of the hook for catching carp should be larger than necessary. But this approach has its drawbacks: despite excellent self-hooking, carp are less likely to bite on bait with such a hook.

The hook number for carp, the number of which is selected, must correspond to the size of the bait.

Since Korean manufacturers are increasingly fulfilling production orders, referring to samples of Japanese hooks, we can say that most often in carp hooks we see the Japanese classification

by size.

How to choose the right hook for carp fishing

When choosing a catchy hook for carp, you should focus on the following characteristics:

Numbering, size. It is worth taking into account the size of the trophy, the specific hunting conditions, as well as the type of bait. The smaller the bait, the smaller the hook should be. As for the fore-end, a long one will only injure the prey more severely.
Availability of coverage. Models made of steel often have anti-corrosion protection. It can be a Teflon layer, bronze, nickel plated. This coating allows you to extend the service life.
Color. It is selected taking into account specific fishing conditions. For hunting in areas with dark ground, black models are suitable, and green ones among vegetation.
Forend length. For sport fishing, it is important to use hooks that are safe for underwater inhabitants.
Type of fastening element. For fishing on a feeder or float, it is good to use spade-shaped models. Other options, including the Gardner and flat rigs, work better when using a ring mount.
Bend depth. If hunting is carried out on floating baits, then you should choose a wide bend. Narrow reduces the likelihood of damaging the hook and minimizes carp gathering.
Presence of a beard. For athletes, it is preferable to choose beardless designs. They do not injure the fish. But they are not suitable for amateurs, since there are many harvests.
Quality of processing of the tip. High-quality products are completely free of burrs, chips and other similar defects. They are sharp and have a smooth surface.