Description
Manufacturers produce a circle hook as a fishing hook so that they turn the point perpendicularly back to the hook shank to form a generally circular, or oval, shape. They have specially designed Octopus Circle Hooks 1/0 to set in the corner of a fish’s mouth. That makes it a great choice for both fresh and saltwater anglers who prefer to use bait. Using circle hooks reduces occurrences of gut-hooking which can cause injuries to internal organs of the fish. When a fish swallows the bait, the design of the circle hook allows it to slide out from the fish’s throat and catch on the corner of its jaw.
When fishing with circle hooks, you need to wait until the fish begins to swim off with the bait and hook. Once in its mouth, you gradually apply pressure, and the fish hooks itself. You do NOT yank to set the hook. The angler sets a clean hook in the corner of the fish’s mouth. This is ideal for any type of fishing, especially “catch and release”.
This purchase includes 15 hooks in a resealable pouch.
Usage:
For smaller baitfish, like a sardine, anchovy, threadfin, or finger mullet, I like to use a #2, #1, or 1/0 circle hook. For larger, tougher baitfish, like big pinfish or croakers, I’ll go with a 3/0 to 5/0 circle hook. No matter what bait you’re using, it’s important to match the size of the hook with the size of the bait. Circle hooks offer other advantages. When properly used, catch rates are much higher than with J-shaped hooks. They are safer, with no exposed point to hook a fellow fisherman. Circle hooks are also much less likely to snag bottom or debris.
Researchers have shown that circle hooks increase the survival of angler released fish. Fishermen commonly use circle hooks, and they have already proven their success for many game fish species. Usage is increasingly for many other common recreational species. Those species include golden perch, bream, flathead, and kingfish. We highly recommend Octopus Circle Hooks 1/0 for most types of heavy fishing.
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