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Because of the method used when fishing with circle hooks, I can't imagine that they would be succssful.
Circle hooks are not "set" like J-hooks or treble hooks. You would just apply pressure on the line, usually by closing the bail and letting the fish get hooked by itself.
By their very nature, most lures are designed to be moved/jerked through the water. I can't vision anyone casting a lure and not trying to set the hook when a fish hits it above or below the surface.
Another thing to consider is that if you are planning on switching out the belly hook on a plug with a circle hook, and leave the treble on the tail, when "setting" the circle hook the tail hook will be ever further down the fishes throat and will make unhooking the fish (for C&R) very difficult.
Circle hooks are designed to be less harmful to fish WHEN the hook is swallowed. They are also most effective when there is nothing to impede their hooking the corner of the mouth. A lure/plug would negate that possibility due to the change of where the hook will be when the fish hits the lure.
If you want to go with a single hook, stay with a J-style.
It's just my opinion, and other withmore experience may have a better grasp on this inquiry.
Good luck!
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