{"product_id":"dr-slick-hook-files","title":"Dr. Slick Hook Files","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA quick touch-up can keep a dull hook from costing you a fish.\u003c\/strong\u003e Dr. Slick Hook Files help restore hook points after contact with rocks, wood, or other structure. Keep one in your vest, pack, or boat kit, and check your point whenever a fly hangs up or bumps bottom.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eEach two-sided file combines stainless steel construction with diamond-grit sharpening surfaces and a textured rubber grip. Sharpening grooves help guide the hook point, while flat surfaces let you work the sides.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eChoose Your Size\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e4-inch — HFG4:\u003c\/strong\u003e Fine 600-grit and medium 300-grit surfaces. A compact choice for a vest or pack and lighter touch-ups.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e6-inch — HFG6:\u003c\/strong\u003e Medium 300-grit and heavy 150-grit surfaces. A practical boat-kit option for larger hooks and more substantial sharpening.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFeatures\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eStainless steel construction with dual diamond-grit surfaces\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eSharpening grooves and flat areas for working hook points\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eTextured rubber grip for control\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eTwo grit options on each file\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhen to Check Your Hook\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eAfter ticking rocks while nymphing or swinging flies\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eAfter retrieving a fly from wood or other structure\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eAfter landing a fish or noticing a bent or damaged point\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eWhenever the point slides across your fingernail instead of catching lightly\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eShop tip:\u003c\/strong\u003e Use light strokes and check the point often. Remove only enough material to restore the edge; replace hooks with badly bent, broken, or deeply damaged points.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Dr. Slick","offers":[{"title":"4 inch","offer_id":62992476373363,"sku":"HFG4","price":14.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"6 inch","offer_id":62992476406131,"sku":"HFG6","price":18.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0994\/2715\/6339\/files\/unnamed_d8cf01e6-cabe-4e2b-a7c7-6ba8685b1c09.jpg?v=1781634781","url":"https:\/\/gorgeflyshop.com\/products\/dr-slick-hook-files","provider":"Gorge Fly Shop","version":"1.0","type":"link"}