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Hook Anatomy

 
 
The Shank is the leg of a hook which extends from the bend up to the eye. Hook shanks are manufactured in many different shapes. The most commonly used are:
Straight Shank:
The hook shank is straight from eye to bend.
 
     
Curved Shank:
Shanks are often curved for specific reasons, e.g. to accommodate a special fly imitation. Various fly hooks require the shank to be shaped so as to imitate the body of a special insect.
 
     
Sliced Shank:
In order to anchor baits, such as worms and soft baits, a barb or barbs are cut into the shank.
 
     


Specialised shank types:

  • Jig
  • Keel
  • Offset
  • Kink
  • Bent back

 
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