noun
gold hook; gold-colored hook
Refers to a hook that is gold or gold-colored, commonly used in fishing. The term can also apply to other contexts where a gold hook is used.
釣り具店で金針を買った。
I bought a gold hook at the fishing tackle shop.
この金針は特に鯛釣りに使われる。
This gold hook is especially used for sea bream fishing.