gorge hook

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gorge hook (plural gorge hooks)

  1. (fishing) Two hooks separated by a piece of lead.
    • 1841, Thomas Frederick Salter, The Troller's Guide [] :
      The gorge hook consists of two, or what is called a double Eel hook: to the shank of the book is fastened about two or three inches of brass wire twisted, the end of which forms a loop