Hair hook snapping

[PAB]

I always tie my own and change my hook after 4-5 fish they are incredibly cheep compared with losing a fish, it would surprise lots of anglers just how easily hooks lose there edge and get blunt, just spend a couple of quid on a magnifying glass and have a look.

 

[Bob Astill]

With my mars bar fingers i use one of these for doing knotless knot hair is same length every time best £3 i have spent in ages.

 

[Lee Richards]

One of the most basic mistakes we all make be novice or experienced is we don't check the line and knots enough for damage.
See feeder/lead anglers on the Severn snag up or play a snagged fish,free everything and then cast straight back in without checking for damage.
It takes seconds and its crazy laziness really when you can be just fishing for only a few bites.

 

[Matt123]

thanks all, i found the issue. Its the forceps damaging during unhooking, i managed to find a rig in my box that doesnt seem to have an issue. Or if anyone can offer examples of 'softer' forceps maybe?