Maybe it's because I began fishing before the botique lazer sharpened hooks came on the market. I learned early on to expect to sharpen every hook as I took it out of the box and before tying a leader or fly on it, so I still have a collection of files I take to my hooks before using them. I count on other fishermen being discriminating in regards to the hooks they use because I get mine for free by picking up snagged gear I find while wade fishing. I bring 'em home, cut the leaders and stuff off them, clean them up, check for rust, and if they're OK, I take my file to them and get 'em ready to re-use. Only problem is that I don't always have exactly the size selection I'd prefer, but scavengers can't be too choosy.

Sg