A fishing hook designed with an angled or bent shank to improve the hooking action when a fish bites.
Compound of 'angle' and 'hook.' Developed as a specialized fishing tool, combining the concept of 'angle' (to fish) with 'hook' (the curved fishing implement).
Fishing hook design is surprisingly scientific—the angle of the shank determines how the barb catches in the fish's mouth, and anglers have perfected these angles over centuries to maximize success rates.
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