In addition, the hooks included are never stainless steel. Actually, the biggest problem is that most of the fishing kits included with most rafts are virtually worthless, with very little equipment and what's there of dubious quality. Despite the expense, it only makes sense to pack stainless steel hooks. Should you end up having to fish for sustenance, it is likely because you have not been able to effect a quick rescue. In other words, you may be there for a long while, and as such, fishing becomes your primary means to procure food.
Hooks are small, light, and easily lost, so carry plenty.
Most long term survival tales include descriptions of the survivor agonizing over the use of their few fishing hooks, lest they lose them. Both offer a decent grip and are large enough to be practical while still small enough to pack well. Remember, you are not going big game fishing, you can t risk damaging the raft fighting a large fish, so your tackle needs to be sized for the small to moderate size fish you can safely handle. You may still find yourself cutting loose a larger shark, sacrificing some line, leader and hook for safety s sake. Non-slip gripping areas would be an asset.