Abstract: Angling devices are disclosed having improved resistance to becoming hung up on brush and the like. Included is a hook having an elongated shank portion, a generally U-shaped portion extending outwardly from a lower portion of said shank portion, and first and second spaced apart eyelets conencted to said hook. Rigs making use of such hooks are also disclosed. In addition an angling device is disclosed which includes (1) a relatively inflexible rod having a length of at least about 1 foot and (2) a hook and an eyelet, wherein the eyelet of said hook is attached a lower end portion of said rod in close proximity thereto.