eel- contnuing education

[bobber]

ok- so I've spent some time fishing snakes this Fall with some decent results.... now just got a few questions (if anyone can help)

hooks- whaddya like? I've been using Mustad live bait hooks, and have gut-hooked more fish than I like to admit. are circles an option? and how long do ya wait (if yer using a J-hook) before ya set the hook? seems like I get bit, and then hang on for 3-4 seconds until I set the hook..... too long?

thanks again-

bob