Anyone know what this nail/fishing hook is?

[RWD3M]

I found this under floorboards in the attic:

Nail at one end and fish hook at the other and about 4" long. Oh and and sharp!

 

[Arc Tourist]

If it didn't have the barb on the end of the hook, I would think it was an attempt to make a small gaff hook to be bound to a stick or pole ?

 

[BrokenBiker]

id go with home made gaff hook too, ive had barbed gaffs given to me from my grandfathers estate when he passed. he used them for sharking although i never got to go...from what i understand it was common back in the day to use a barbed gaff to ensure a shark didnt shake itself loose while it was being tagged, but now they use barbless anyway as its better for the fish and easier to release...also common to use a barbed gaff for fish being retained for food as its not going to matter if you damage the mouth of a fish you are about to knock on the head and fry up.

 

[George A2Y]

Just a large bait hook for shark and other large species, instead of an eye for knotting to, the line would have been secured to the shank and the 'nail head' prevents slippage. As in how mackerel feathers are attached.

 

[chunkolini]

4"? tuna or shark fishing hook
Or a gaff for gudgeon

 

[Migmac]

Looks like a gaff, we made them for “fishing”. We were bad boys

 

[RWD3M]

Thanks chaps