Hook sharpening

 
I count it as meditation

Owner or Gamakatsu hooks for me. I carry a old points file for touch ups.

Follow up on the original post.
I’ve started using two files; one is course for structural work, and the Luhr Jensen (“yellow handle”) for fine cutting. I shave material from the outer left and right sides of the tip. Then from the outer front. Going in the direction of the tip. Using 2 files allows me to sharpen a hook very quick. And I don’t use the sand paper anymore. It’s too fine.
Another cool trick is to coat the bare metal (unless it’s stainless steel) with nail polish. Helps with rust.
I’ve also purchased a file brush. USA made. Highly recommended.
I’ve done extensive work on many of my hooks, and I don’t think I’ll ever fish hooks straight of the box, no matter the brand.
Check this Gamakatsu. The ones from the box can’t hang like that..

Errrr uhhhh...nail polish?  Now you're speaking my language...cotton candy or blue bubble gum tipped hooks

Errrr uhhhh...nail polish?  Now you're speaking my language...cotton candy or blue bubble gum tipped hooks

 
Yeah, and when I’m done I do my nails too!

Also been taught by an old timer to soak files in a strong chlorine solution to dissolve metal particles from your tools
Just don’t soak em too long

Also been taught by an old timer to soak files in a strong chlorine solution to dissolve metal particles from your tools
Just don’t soak em too long

Cool. Never thought of that. Did you try it?

Also been taught by an old timer to soak files in a strong chlorine solution to dissolve metal particles from your tools
Just don’t soak em too long

Cool. Never thought of that. Did you try it?

Not yet

Also been taught by an old timer to soak files in a strong chlorine solution to dissolve metal particles from your tools
Just don’t soak em too long

I would recommend diluted hydrochloric acid if you can find it. Chlorine will oxidize but not dissolve metal.

Thanks for the tips about hook sharpening.
My biggest concern is that all the hooks I used are gammy or Owner high carbon hooks. The sharpened point can get rust too easily anywhere near salty moisture. Is there something that we can soak a sponge in and stick the hooks in there after sharpening. I also like cutting edge better than needle point. Cutting edge points can still work after rust at the point but needle point will completely lost its penetration ability.

My dad used to soak his hooks in veggie oil but it is messy and can get rancid after a while.

WD-40 maybe ?

Thanks for the tips about hook sharpening.
My biggest concern is that all the hooks I used are gammy or Owner high carbon hooks. The sharpened point can get rust too easily anywhere near salty moisture. Is there something that we can soak a sponge in and stick the hooks in there after sharpening. I also like cutting edge better than needle point. Cutting edge points can still work after rust at the point but needle point will completely lost its penetration ability.

My dad used to soak his hooks in veggie oil but it is messy and can get rancid after a while.

WD-40 maybe ?

I am thinking a light lube light bike chain lube or similar.  It would be a little thinner than veggie oil, and would not go bad over time. 

Side note, but related - I think I am going to start carrying my hooks/leaders in ziplocks when on the water.  I wonder if I put a little light lube in the ziplock I put my gear in when I am done with it, if I would still need to rinse with water at home?  So the process would be hook/lure/leader in bag with light lube, to saltwater and fish mouths while fishing with it, then back to bag with light lube. 

Trying to find ways to cut down cleanup time at home after fishing, while not needing to buy new hooks all the time.  Sharpening and then oiling old hooks might be the key here. 

I cut up those old foam crawl tiles for babies and use them as leader holders.
One thing I religiously do is to soak all leaders used that day in dish detergent to get rid of any bait or smear scent for salmon fishing.
But I found my unused leaders brought on the trip can get rusty from the salt moisture.Now I am going to get some WD40 on the tiles hoping it can cut down rust.

I tied up a bunch of leaders for salmon fishing and wrapped them around a pool noodle but they all rusted out by the end of the season. My steelhead buddy turned me onto these leader wallets that have like 10 sleeves that ziplock closed and they are awesome. I have 1 for steelhead, one for barbless leaders, and one for ling'/hali.

I shove 3 leaders into one sleeve  organized my line weight or hoochie color and just work through them, nice and compact organization. I also slip some swivels, clips, beads, and maybe some packaged mooching rigs in there too.

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B07V51KQ6T/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_search_asin_title?ie=UTF8&th=1

I tied up a bunch of leaders for salmon fishing and wrapped them around a pool noodle but they all rusted out by the end of the season. My steelhead buddy turned me onto these leader wallets that have like 10 sleeves that ziplock closed and they are awesome. I have 1 for steelhead, one for barbless leaders, and one for ling'/hali.

I shove 3 leaders into one sleeve  organized my line weight or hoochie color and just work through them, nice and compact organization. I also slip some swivels, clips, beads, and maybe some packaged mooching rigs in there too.

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B07V51KQ6T/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_search_asin_title?ie=UTF8&th=1

I've been looking for something like this for a while, thanks for posting! Ordered.