How to use anchor hook fishing? What are its advantages and disadvantages? Learn how to make your own anchor hook. You'll know how to do it after reading this.

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Anchor hook fishing, also known as anchor fishing, is touted as one of the most brutal and efficient fishing methods. Its principle of operation is similar to that of a sea rod: one uses bait to lure fish to bite the hook, while the other directly pierces the fish's body with the anchor hook—a simple yet brutal method. (Note: Visual anchor fishing rods are not recommended for use, as they diminish the original joy of fishing and cause significant damage to fish populations.)

In reality, few people use the anchor hook fishing method, as many anglers still prefer traditional hand rod fishing. This is partly because the method is not widely popular or common, and partly because most people know little about anchor fishing. Below, I will discuss the advantages and disadvantages of the anchor hook fishing method, as well as the two uses of the anchor hook and its handmade construction method.

Section 1: Advantages and Disadvantages of Anchor Hook Fishing

1. Advantages of Anchor Hook Fishing

Simple Equipment

Compared to traditional hand rod fishing, anchor hook fishing requires very simple equipment. It is somewhat similar to lure fishing, as you only need to bring a short rod and some anchor hooks and lead weights when going fishing.

Additionally, you need to purchase a fish control device and a live fish lock from a fishing tackle store before heading out. Compared to handline fishing, which requires carrying large bags, tackle boxes, chairs, and more each time you go out, the anchor hook fishing method is much more convenient.

Catching large fish

Anchor hook fishing uses anchor hooks for fishing, which fundamentally differs from lure fishing and traditional hand rod fishing. Lure fishing uses artificial bait to entice fish to bite the hook, while hand rod fishing uses bait to attract fish to bite the hook, both aiming to catch fish.

However, anchor hook fishing involves directly casting the anchor hook into the water. As long as there are fish in the water, once the anchor hook comes into contact with a fish, it immediately pulls the line, causing the anchor hook to pierce the fish's body, leaving the fish with little chance of escape. Since large fish are larger in size, the anchor hook is also larger, effectively filtering out smaller fish. When an anchor hook catches a fish, it is almost always a large one.

2. Disadvantages of the anchor hook fishing method

Low catch rate

Using an anchor hook to fish in wild waters is not easy, as the anchor hook fishing method involves a certain degree of luck. It does not use bait or artificial lures to attract fish; instead, it simply casts the anchor hook into the water to collide with fish, and if it collides, it catches the fish. This is a matter of probability.

Therefore, the anchor hook fishing method has certain requirements for fish resources. If there are plenty of fish in the water, repeated casts may result in a catch. I once saw an elderly man in an artificial lake catch nearly 100 pounds of fish in just a few hours, with each fish weighing around 10 to 15 pounds.

Low safety

The anchor hooks used in this method are particularly large and sharp, capable of piercing into the fish's abdomen. Therefore, safety must be prioritized at all times. When casting, ensure there are no pedestrians within two or three meters, and pay attention to the speed at which the anchor hook is retrieved from the water to prevent injury to yourself or others.