In India, fishing hooks are known by various local names that reflect the regional languages and fishing traditions. The most common term used across different states is \“Banshi Kaanta\“ or simply \“Kaanta\“, which literally means \“thorn\“ in Hindi and several other Indian languages.
In coastal regions like Kerala and Tamil Nadu, fishing hooks are often called \“Meen Koodu\“ in Malayalam and \“Meen Kuchi\“ in Tamil, where \“Meen\“ means fish and the second part refers to the hook. These traditional hooks are typically made from high-carbon steel and come in various sizes to catch different types of fish found in Indian waters.
Local manufacturers produce specialized hooks for specific fishing conditions, such as river fishing, lake fishing, and deep sea fishing. The hooks are designed considering the mouth structure of popular Indian fish species like Rohu, Katla, Singhara, and various marine fish. |
