Anatomy of a Hook

From the Luhr Jensen Hook Sharpening Guide. The anatomy of a hook, including the point, gap, shank, and throat.

It's a good guide, it goes into the depths of hook sharpening and advantages of different types of hooks. The more you learn, the better fisherman you become. You'll need sharp hooks to get into those tough Salmonid mouths. Sharp hooks are a sign of a good fisherman.