Greg hackney and john crews does it. Just a slight bend to the side, to make the point off center. I do it,
in case the hook winds up laying on it's side, in the fishes mouth, the bend will help it go either up, in the
roof of the mouth, or down in jaw. I think it helps on off-set hooks, probably not need on straight shank hooks. And remember, i base this on no scientific evidence what-so-ever!!!1 tr