Shark Hook or Very Large Hook/hali

[Birdsnest]

On my boat I used to have a very large hook that had a 4 to 6 inch gap that was 10 or 12 inches long. I used this for landing large hali apposed to using a harpoon. Any fish that was larger than 40 or 50 lbs I would use the shark hook. I had 10 feet of 1/4" poly line on it and when all you did was tie the end of this off and bring the fish up and lean over the gunnel and put this large hook in the mouth of the hali with one swift jab. I never lost one like this. Once you had that hook in you had em.

Some how I seem to have misplaced my hali hook that I got in a store in Courtenay that no longer is open down town. Does any one know where to get one of these huge hooks. Would the use of this hook be good for releasing if it was put in the lower jaw away from any gill structure of course? I'm not a fan of the harpoon.

Thanks for your help.

 

[Fish Assassin]

I have a shark hook here you can have. Bought from a store here in downtown Courtenay. It was called Peters Sports. It's now Tyee Marine.

 

[Derby]

PNT should have them stocked in Parksville.. I believe they are a Mustad 4480DT 14/0....

 

[harper44]

Bought mine from PNT

 

[Peahead]

I got mine from Nikka ( when they existed) and PNT as well .

I really like this method and give credit to a buddy (forum member Jim/ Sushi Hunter ) as while visiting him in Tahsis years ago he explained this method if you didn't haev a harpoon or want to use a harpoon: If you know the Hali is a keeper then rather than specifically try to jab the hook point through the edge of the mouth/lip you can just thrust the whole hook ( the curve of the hook strait in first directly in first strait into into the mouth) and your done. Jim also explained adding an additional handle to the hook to assist in getting a more solid grip on the shark hook. I like the method because if you need to measure the hali, you could just lip hook it and release it if found to be over size. The Hali could be released fine afterwards but as well if a Hali did break free from that hook and get away, at least it wouldn't have a hole in it from a failed harpoon attempt !

 

[Cuba Libre]

Is this what you lost? Its not obvious in this pic, but I had a "t" handle welded on to the hook by the eye. The line is 1000lb nylon braid. Not too many releases with the honking big barb on this hook! I had it for a backup ..... back in the day when we all hoped for that barndoor.

 

[Birdsnest]

Ya the hook not the harpoon.

 

[Dogbreath]

A knife edge is the key.

 

[Birdsnest]

Not sure what ya mean there Dawg.

 

[trophywife]

ya... pnt!!

 

[Dogbreath]

Not sure what ya mean there Dawg.

Don't sharpen into to a thin point that might bend under pressure or worse yet fail to penetrate the truck tire motuh of a larger Halibut.

Not sure if you can see the point in this photo it's been filed on both sides then flattened off to produce something of a Shark's tooth.

 

[Discus]

I want some shark hooks. Please Pm me .

Thanks
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[Big_Shank]

I picked up a Mustad shark hook 15/0 yesterday from Island Outfitters. It was the last one on the shelf but the helpful lady working the counter assured me they did have more. It was only $19.99!

 

[Fish Assassin]

Harbour Chandler has two different sizes of shark hooks

 

[Birdsnest]

I did get that hook you left for me FA. Thanks so Much.

 

[Califbill]

What is the diameter of the shark hook? How about making a hook of stainless Rod. Make a barb on the end.

 

[Rum Buddies]

I like using the shark hook and saves a ton of room. Plus it's a lot of fun to slip that hook in the mouth then wrestle the fish with the rope. I'd suggest putting rope not cord on it though, you want something you can grab on to with wet hands.

 

[Big_Shank]

Tying knots into the rope every 6-10" also helps with the slipping issue.

 

[Big_Shank]

What is the diameter of the shark hook? How about making a hook of stainless Rod. Make a barb on the end.

The hook in my pic is 3/8" in diameter. As for the stainless rod, your only limited by your funds, tools, and or fabrication skills.. I look at the $20 price as a "convenience fee". Will it cost me more in materials and my time to make it than it's worth?

Sometimes however, the feeling of accomplishment after fabbing up a new tool or part is worth spending a little more time/money on.

 

[Big_Shank]

Edit* sorry for the double post, my iPhone glitched out on me while posting...