Old large hook found in very small creek

[Lexicon Devil]

This large hook was found in a creek which only about 2 inches deep, you know, those little trickles that kids play in. There was no reason a hook of this size could be used in such a small creek. The tip is still sharp and where the eye hole would be a wider tip. Any ideas?

 

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[GaRebel1861]

Perhaps, it was discarded into the creek as an unwanted or unneeded item. We sure find a lot of out of place items in our waterways down here.

 

[longcut]

possibly a gaff instead of a fish hook

 

[Rawhide]

looks like part of a sword handle to me