Here's my take on this issue.
I've used circles and traditional and still prefer traditional.
Here's why I do not worry too much.
I do alot of chunking around the rockpiles and sometimes deep.
I do not hestiate at all, I use baitrunners, keep the line slightly taught, and when the spool spins, I set immediately. Most of the time they are hooked inside the mouth (I use tru-turn hooks) or on the lips.
If the fish is small the bait will pull out ( I use huge chunks).
If you let them run too long they may get gut hooked.
If it is gut hooked, and its over 28 that's the one I keep, and release everything else.
To each their own, like some said try and see what works best for you.
Good Luck
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