How do you get the hook shot to work in The Legend of Zelda Ocarina of Time 3D

In The Legend of Zelda Ocarina of Time 3D I got the hook shot and registered it to the Y button. When I push Y to use it, it shoots out and hits something but doesn’t carry Link to the platform. I’ve tried it in areas that I have watched other people use it and it still does not work.

Is this a glitch? Did this happen because I missed out on learning Epona’s song before going to the Temple of Time to get the Master Sword. Please help because I do not want to start a new save file.

Solution 1:

Hookshot pulls Link only to very specific objects: hookshot targets (white disc in white ring, often on top of a square pillar), treasure chests, torches with wood base, wooden flag poles, climbable vines or other climbable surfaces like wire fence (not all though), some tree branches, a few selected other wooden surfaces. It can also pull items to Link and stun some enemies. When aiming it, a red dot appears on the surface you're aiming at if it's in range, but it doesn't guarantee the surface can be grabbed.