Circle Hooks

[BigPete]

I use circles for everything except jigs and plugs and believe that they cut down on dead stripers because 9 out of 10 are hooked in the corner of the mouth instead of the throat. But, it is the person holding the rod makes all the difference.

[Homerun04]

nice....especially for releasing fish.

[eelman]

Well, if that hit happens to be a fish 40lbs or up I want it hooked as deep as I can get it! lips rip especially on big fish, just my opinion....mustad 94150 6/0 for me all the way..............

[fishaholic18]

Bill, actually I got my 40# and several mid 30's on circles.

[macojoe]

I use them for dead sticking for Fluke and what not. I can't get the hang of using them when I hold the hand.

[Goose]

Do you find that you loose less eels do to useing circles,,you realy layin into casts....Don't think I can give up hook sets

[eelman]

you got lucky dave

No seriously, I just dont like them wierd way to fish for me , I like letting the fish run and setting up hard, also the hooks I use rust out in a couple days if I release fish I just cut the line close to the hook but, most times I can get it out. For me I want them hooked deep. Im old fasioned I guess but the circle hooks are not for me Just as braid is not for me, I will take mono anyday!