Another meaning for HOOKER.
A Galway Hooker (18th Century). A Boat built specifically for fishing the unique waters off the west coast of Ireland. These Vessels still sail in Ireland today. An annual event called Cruinniu na Mbad is a great way to see these wpnderful Boats as they race across from the Galway side of the Bay to Kinvara in Co. Clare.
A pic for reference if interested: Galway Hookers in full sail.