Looking for advice on hook sharpening kits. I know Jag and Nash have a complete kit you can buy. Anyone any advice on what's a decent setup for retouching a hook point?. Anyone used the Gardner one?
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I have the Jag.Spot on mate.I would recommend it.
Tbh sharpening if you do right help a lot.
I have the Jag.Spot on mate.I would recommend it.
Tbh sharpening if you do right help a lot.
I use that Nash one found it easier to keep the vice stable as it's horizontal instead of vertical apart from that very little difference
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I can also recommend the Jag kit. I find the file is good if I am sharpening a hook straight out the packet and then the stones are good for touching up the hook in between fish during the session. Wouldn't cast out unless my hook point is needle sharp
I can also recommend the Jag kit. I find the file is good if I am sharpening a hook straight out the packet and then the stones are good for touching up the hook in between fish during the session. Wouldn't cast out unless my hook point is needle sharp
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You don't need to buy the complete jag kit if you are just starting out. I'd say definitely get the vice and the main file. See how you get on, then maybe invest in a finishing stone, the pens and the case later on if you get on with it. Once you get the knack of it, it can make a real difference. The trick is always to remember that less is more. My first few attempts I absolutely butchered the hooks until I realised I am trying to improve what I have, not take so much off I'm developing my own hook pattern!
Should of added due to the fact I'm nearly fifty, the eye glass is bloody handy as well.
You don't need to buy the complete jag kit if you are just starting out. I'd say definitely get the vice and the main file. See how you get on, then maybe invest in a finishing stone, the pens and the case later on if you get on with it. Once you get the knack of it, it can make a real difference. The trick is always to remember that less is more. My first few attempts I absolutely butchered the hooks until I realised I am trying to improve what I have, not take so much off I'm developing my own hook pattern!
Should of added due to the fact I'm nearly fifty, the eye glass is bloody handy as well.
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Yeah need to be carefully and patient,my advices to the people who's new to the sharpening,maybe order few hundred hook from alli cheap ones and learn the tricks.Btw nice name you have here lol
Yeah need to be carefully and patient,my advices to the people who's new to the sharpening,maybe order few hundred hook from alli cheap ones and learn the tricks.Btw nice name you have here lol
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I have a cheap vice but use the Jag SP Max File and their eye glass which helps me see how my sharpening is, the file is a little thin but works well.
For really being particular I have used a DMT Dia-Sharp Diamond Mini-Hone [ red handled one ] after the Jag file, it's wider so helps with my unsteady hands!
Haven't used the Gardener Point Doctor though it does get positive reviews and like said any old hooks or a couple of cheap packets are worth practicing on.
I have a cheap vice but use the Jag SP Max File and their eye glass which helps me see how my sharpening is, the file is a little thin but works well.
For really being particular I have used a DMT Dia-Sharp Diamond Mini-Hone [ red handled one ] after the Jag file, it's wider so helps with my unsteady hands!
Haven't used the Gardener Point Doctor though it does get positive reviews and like said any old hooks or a couple of cheap packets are worth practicing on.
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The JAG set up is best imo.
NGT do a rip-off of the JAG vice if you're looking to save.
The file/stones are worth spending full whack on.
Any old cheapo glass eye loupe, X20 minimum.
Don't bother with the pens, they're useless compared to wax based options.
The JAG set up is best imo.
NGT do a rip-off of the JAG vice if you're looking to save.
The file/stones are worth spending full whack on.
Any old cheapo glass eye loupe, X20 minimum.
Don't bother with the pens, they're useless compared to wax based options.
I mainly use the Jag kit to sharpen hooks but I have the thinking anglers retractable file in my stalking kit
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I could never really get on with the jag files but quite liked the vice. I ended up getting a pinpoint kit from Germany and bought the fine grade file as well as the coarse one for smaller hooks. I believe Nash do the pinpoint kit now...if it's the same as the original you can get hooks stupidly sharp with it....but you can Muller them too and they are only fit for the bin! It is all about practice and not pressing too hard...also examine the point with the magnifying glass so you can see where you need to put your next stroke.
I could never really get on with the jag files but quite liked the vice. I ended up getting a pinpoint kit from Germany and bought the fine grade file as well as the coarse one for smaller hooks. I believe Nash do the pinpoint kit now...if it's the same as the original you can get hooks stupidly sharp with it....but you can Muller them too and they are only fit for the bin! It is all about practice and not pressing too hard...also examine the point with the magnifying glass so you can see where you need to put your next stroke.
I use the sharpening stone on my Berkley line stripper then binos turned around to check the point..works for me..