Bent Hooks

[Banana Steve]

Hi, Could someone please explain to me about Bent hooks and why they are banned on Carp Waters, I can only assume that Bent Hooks means the shape of the hook. A little confused

[Wilza]

The term "bent" hooks refers to certain long shank carp hooks bent at 30° in the middle, They can cause bad damage to the mouths of fish and not fall out easily if the fish becomes snagged and the line breaks while playing the fish.

[biggun]

All my hooks are bent! just wish my rod was!

Shouldn't post when pished really should I?

[Banana Steve]

Originally Posted by Wilza

The term "bent" hooks refers to certain long shank carp hooks bent at 30° in the middle, They can cause bad damage to the mouths of fish and not fall out easily if the fish becomes snagged and the line breaks while playing the fish.

Thanks it makes sense now, Cheers