Which types of hooks do you prefer J, circle, offset, kahle?

Jinz000 · Post by **Jinz000** » Tue Mar 30, 2004 11:20 am

For some reason we're getting less hook up ratios using circle than the J hooks. We set the hook really hard, the rod tip goes back to like 5 degrees, 0 degrees being the backast, 180 degrees is where the bait n sinker is.

What type of hooks do you prefer and why, also do some of you prefer "red" hooks than traditional colors?

Aerotus · Post by **Aerotus** » Tue Mar 30, 2004 1:05 pm

Ok, let me first say I'm no expert in this area, but here's what I know.
With circle hooks, don't you let the fish hook itself instead of setting
the hook? That's what I heard and read. Let the fish take the bait
and run, HOPING that it will hook itself as the comes around it's jaw.
I could be wrong.

Jinz000 · Post by **Jinz000** » Tue Mar 30, 2004 1:19 pm

Yep I just read that, and all those times we set it hard while using circle hooks. LOL

Aerotus · Post by **Aerotus** » Tue Mar 30, 2004 1:28 pm

It's all a learning experience.
Next time I want to see your reports saying you landed
a fish on the circle hook, without a hard hookset.

swear by senkos · Post by **swear by senkos** » Tue Mar 30, 2004 3:37 pm

i prefer circles while using live bait, or bunker chunks, i am yet to get a deeply hooked fish and no you do not set the hook, just reel up and aply steady pressure.

Jinz000 · Post by **Jinz000** » Tue Mar 30, 2004 6:58 pm

How about the rumors of red hooks getting more strikes? I may just paint some of my hooks red with nail polish just to see. If it is a marketing scheme, they're not getting a dime from me!!!

.........j/k. LOL

seasicknes · Post by **seasicknes** » Wed Mar 31, 2004 10:02 am

Circle hooks are great for TUNA.
For the san francisco bay area, all other species you can forget about it.

Circle hooks- do not set the hook. Just leave it alone. The fish got to hook itself.
You might do this, leave your reel in free spool and put the clicker on. when the fish strikes he will take line. Let the fish run a bit, Then engage the spool. Your rod will load up and now you got the fish.

Ken (22' hydrasport / 17' whaler)

Jinz000 · Post by **Jinz000** » Wed Mar 31, 2004 12:27 pm

Has anyone used the Kahle style hooks?

swear by senkos · Post by **swear by senkos** » Wed Mar 31, 2004 12:34 pm

i used them for soft plastics with a gripper thing barb. they work pretty well.

Reno Reeler · Post by **Reno Reeler** » Wed Mar 31, 2004 12:39 pm

[font=Palatino Linotype]I like using red treble hooks, especially the Daiichi Bleeding Bait hooks, on my lures. I use circle hooks exclusively for bait fishing.[/font]

swear by senkos · Post by **swear by senkos** » Wed Mar 31, 2004 12:43 pm

i really dont see a difference, if i have em i will use them if i dont i dont, i do not think it dramatically improves a catch rate.

quantum angler nt · Post by **quantum angler nt** » Wed Mar 31, 2004 4:00 pm

i use circle hooks for hooking live shrimp for snook and sheepshead. I use the owner brand for saltwater because I have found they are better than even gamakatsu and mustad for saltwater. On the other hand in freshwater i prefer gamakatsu and mustad.

Jinz000 · Post by **Jinz000** » Wed Mar 31, 2004 7:27 pm

I have been using Matzuo for quite some time now, I really like the performance. It doesn't cost a whole lot, super sharp, doesn't deteoriate. Until recently cabelas started carrying them, sweet. Now I don't have to look around in ebay searching for them.

After reading a few articles on the kahle style hooks,(*** I stay away from pro sites, or sites promoted by manufacturer, or biasted sites***) I find these hooks very interesting, and has been been giving people positive results. i'll give the kahle hooks a try. I'll limit the use of circle hooks unless I'm having a barbecue and just relaxing.

quantum angler nt · Post by **quantum angler nt** » Thu Apr 01, 2004 5:45 am

yes, i was thinking about getting some kahle hooks for my freshwater pursuits (soft plastics)

Ron Stender · Post by **Ron Stender** » Fri Apr 09, 2004 10:55 am

Sounds like the problem is "swinging" on whatever you're fishing for???
Try Hayabusa, Owner, or Gamahatsu circle hooks 2/0, 3/0, 4/0 for just
about anything..Albacore, Bluefin, Yellowfin, Yellowtail, White Seabass...
even on Ganions for Lings/Reds. LET the fish come tight on the hook and
DO NOT swing, jerk, go berserk, etc!!! Make sure you drag set correctly
and be ready for a hot burning ride and putting some fish on the deck!!
I caught over 200+ tuna and yellowtail last year and did not loose ONE
fish using 2/0-4/0 circle hooks!!

Also rather than wonder about gimmicks like Red Hooks, which I've seen
make little difference on many of the boats I fish on regularily...take more
time to hook your bait, be it squid or fin bait properly for best presentation
and use the right size slide sinker or no sinker and the right weight line..
and you'll deck more fish this year!!!...RON

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