Meaning of hookkeeper | Babel Free

Definitions

A wire ring that holds a fly-fishing fishhook in place while rigged.

Examples

“I've used it in my thread work, such as a group of three single- thread inlays in guide wraps and/or hookkeeper wraps.”

“Alignment is a matter of choice, but most rod-builders place the hookkeeper in line with the guides.”

“The hookkeeper is located just above the handle and is standard equipment on most rods.”

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