It's a fact.
Sharper hooks penetrate better and catch more fish than dull ones.
That's why many anglers carry honing stones or flat files in their tackle boxes for touching up hook points. Hooks become dull through both use and misuse, and more fish are lost due to dull points than anything else. That's why it's important to sharpen your hooks carefully. The Triangle Sharpening Method 1.Flatten the outside edge of the point using a hook file, beginning with the barb and working toward the point. File one side of the point, beginning at the barb.