Which part of the hook "hooks" the fish?

What part of a hook hooks a fish?

• Answer:

  The hook point penetrates the mouth of the fish, the barb prevents the tip of the hook from coming back out and the bend of the hook helps hold the fish onto the hook. Some people will flatten the barb on a hook with a pair of pliers to make the hook easier to remove and to reduce the harm experienced by the fish. The sharp part of the hook, which is called the point, hooks the fish and the barb keeps the fish on the hook. the barb