It is not true that the purpose of fishhooks is to jab people in various parts of their anatomy. Sometimes they are used to catch fish. Bait is attached to the hook, a weight to the hook, the hook to the line to the fishing pole, and the fishing pole to a person's hands. Often a fishing guide is needed to tell where the fish are. Seen in that light, fishing is much more simple if you are a bear or a bird.