{"product_id":"dr-slick-hook-files","title":"Dr. Slick Hook Files","description":"\u003cp\u003eConstructed of stainless steel with dual diamond grit surfaces. A simple tool that prevents a lot of missed fish. Dr. Slick hook files let you touch up points fast after a drift over rock, a bump on the bank, or a hard fight.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eMost “mystery misses” aren’t mysteries at all—they’re dull hook points. One contact with basalt, a brush pile, or a gravel bar can take a point from sticky to rounded, and once that happens you’re fishing at a disadvantage until you fix it.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSharp hooks are critical for angling success\u003c\/b\u003e, and regardless of what you are told, all hooks will need sharpening from time to time. Our two-sided hook files feature dual sharpening grooves for honing hook bottom and point as well as flat areas for side sharpening of points. Constructed of stainless steel with dual diamond grit surfaces. 4-Inch model has a fine side - 600 grit, and a medium side - 300 grit. 6-Inch model has a medium side - 300 grit, and heavy side - 150 grit. \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eAvailable in 4\" and 6\" (the 6\" is large and best suited for a Boat Tool)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRestores a “sticky” point quickly after contact with rocks or structure\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eImproves hookup consistency by preventing point slip and skate\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCompact, easy to stow in packs, vests, or boat kits\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eExtends the life of flies and hooks—less waste, more fishing\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIdeal for trout, steelhead, salmon, and salt patterns that see hard use\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhen You’ll Use It Most\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAfter ticking bottom while nymphing\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAfter dragging streamers near rocks\/wood\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAfter landing a fish on heavier-gauge hooks\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAny time a hook fails the quick “fingernail test”\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Dr. Slick","offers":[{"title":"4 inch","offer_id":42729607135303,"sku":"HFG4","price":14.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"6 inch","offer_id":42729607168071,"sku":"HFG6","price":18.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0661\/7704\/0455\/files\/unnamed_d8cf01e6-cabe-4e2b-a7c7-6ba8685b1c09.jpg?v=1777309657","url":"https:\/\/steelheadbum.com\/products\/dr-slick-hook-files","provider":"SteelheadBum.com","version":"1.0","type":"link"}