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Which part of a hook do you tie your line to?

The eye.

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  1. The eye ✔
  2. The point
  3. The gap

Why: The eye is the small loop at the top where line or a lure attaches. Everything else on the hook is about holding the fish.

Huh, didn't know that: The shank connects the eye to the curved bend of the hook.

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Answer: The eye. The eye is the small loop at the top where line or a lure attaches. Everything else on the hook is about holding the fish.

  1. How to Choose Fishing Hooks (Take Me Fishing) www.takemefishing.org/how-to-fish/fishing-gear-and-tackle/how-to-choose-fishing-hooks
    The eye is where you connect the hook to the line or lure.
    Checked 2026-10-10.

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