Sablefish hook

This hook was made from a single piece of steamed and bent cedar or yew.

Unlike halibut hooks, this model has no barb but is made in one piece.
The curved shape of the arm prevents the fish from escaping. If it struggles and moves away, the hook sinks deeper. This design also prevents small fish from grabbing the hook.

The hooks were often made from the densest part of the cedar or yew tree, to guarantee their solidity while allowing them to catch the biggest fish possible.