Hook Files

[Derby]

Just wondering if anyone has a trick that helps keep hook files from rusting up on the boat... Currently i use a Holdzit & it works alright...just wondering if anyone has a good trick that they are willing to share ?

 

[CIVANO]

Chain saw files in bike inner tube. Stupid looking but it works

 

[Netanyahu]

Rust Check or Krown rust protection, quick spray every few trips.

 

[tubber]

stone

 

[SpringFever552]

What tubber said ^^^

 

[kallitype]

dunk it in herring oil every trip.

 

[halimark]

X2 on the stone, small 2"x3"x1", even has a groove for curve of hook. Never rusts, never dulls, and works same every time.

HM

 

[Aces]

Years ago I purchased some nice ss files from Calvin at Nikka. I got at least 2 seasons per file

 

[Derby]

chrome files... good idea.. i'll see if there are available..forgot about those beauty's

 

[SteelyDan]

I use an old butchers stone. Wouldn't trade it for anything

 

[Aces]

chrome files... good idea.. i'll see if there are available..forgot about those beauty's

Grab me a couple if you find some, por favor?

 

[Gong Show]

EZE-LAP S Pen Type Sharpener with Unique Shape and Groove https://www.amazon.ca/dp/B0001WP21Y/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_4zVnEb6KSQVFE

Not sure if this link works, but this little beauty works on hooks, serrated knives and hockey skates. Fits in the pocket too.

 

[chromatose007]

x2 on the stone. Dremel on the dock

 

[Trophy]

Two chainsaw files tack welded together (handles at each end). Spray with wd40 once a year, good to go, best hook sharpener I have ever had.

 

[Hoochiebob]

EZE-LAP S Pen Type Sharpener with Unique Shape and Groove https://www.amazon.ca/dp/B0001WP21Y/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_4zVnEb6KSQVFE

Not sure if this link works, but this little beauty works on hooks, serrated knives and hockey skates. Fits in the pocket too.

X2 1/2

Had mine for 12 years and still going strong. Super quick and easy to put a killer point on. From experience, it will also revive that fillet knife you forgot to take out and wash on your last trip!

 

[Island Fish Lifter]

Buy a box of chain saw raker files. They are cheap. Throw away and replace as needed.

 

[Rob H]

Buy a box of chain saw raker files. They are cheap. Throw away and replace as needed.

I agree that the chain saw raker files are a good sharp and cheap file to use. They will not last on the boat like most other files but do a good job at home like other good mill ******* files. I have issues on occasion sharpening overly hardened stainless steel hooks with any file, except with my Luhr Jensen file that came with a tight fitting sleeve/case that fits over it. I spray the file occasionally with WD40 just before sliding it back into its case. I try not to sharpen hooks that are still wet with salt water while on the boat but I certainly do it on occasion. I have had this file on my boat for over twenty years and it still works great and is still the sharpest file I have. I have never seen this file with the case again, otherwise I would buy another.
...Rob

 

[Last Chance]

New Laser Sharp hooks on anything but big plugs.

 

[wildthing]

diamond pad or file

 

[Gong Show]

New Laser Sharp hooks on anything but big plugs.

I read that too quick and missed the big. Woah!