Sharpening is definitely a good idea... I often find lures (brand new) have somewhat dull hook points. I believe in sharpening all hooks now and then. I keep a simple "pen style" sharpener on me when fishing. Very similar to the one below. It costs like $7 and the one I have has been in use for about 16 years now. Small price in comparison to time used and amount of better hook sets it has provided.

Oops... forgot to include link for you... You can buy the above sharpener here

http://jfisheronline.com/product.asp?pn=60460&sid=FROOGLE&EID=FR60460

or probably get some other type at a local tackle shop or walmart.

thanks

Walmart also sells a sharpener similar to that called a diamond edge pen style sharpener, can be used for knives also and works very good, i use it for my hooks and my hunting knife's and it leave a sharp hook and a nice edge on a good knife. Take CAre God Bless and Tight Lines LOL Donkey Dave From up North The Backwards Frenchman