Circle or J hook - Kayak Fishing Adventures on Big Water’s Edge

yak-fishing-socal · 08-21-2015, 10:41 AM

I have always used j hooks but now might give Circle a try

sent from my thumbs on my G4

anchovie · 08-21-2015, 12:10 PM

I tied on a J hook last night but as much as I like to set the hook, now I'm thinking Circle hook.

MITCHELL · 08-21-2015, 01:20 PM

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Dirty Curti · 08-21-2015, 01:25 PM

Circle for sure. It puts it right in the corner of the lip every time.

MITCHELL · 08-21-2015, 02:04 PM

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MITCHELL · 08-21-2015, 02:08 PM

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taggermike · 08-21-2015, 06:47 PM

I'vehonr totally to circles. They've worked well for me in pretty much all bait applications. I prefer the gamakatsu Nautilus. Or for small baits owner mutu lights. Years ago on a trip collecting yellow for brood stock for the hubbs hatchery we wanted no deep hooking so we allbused circles. I was impressed how well circles worked and have been using them since. Mike

monstahfish · 08-21-2015, 07:58 PM

I release more than half my fish so circles for me. preferably in line, not offset. Also remember not to set the hook, just engage the drag and let the hook do the work. This can be weird for people who are not used to it.

08-21-2015, 01:20 PM	#3
MITCHELL Sea Hunter Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Where ever I may roam where I lay my head I call home. Posts: 2,318	J hookreceived_817533944971471.jpg __________________ Duke Mitchell

08-21-2015, 01:25 PM	#4
Dirty Curti Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Oceanside, CA Posts: 419	Circle for sure. It puts it right in the corner of the lip every time. __________________

08-21-2015, 02:04 PM	#5
MITCHELL Sea Hunter Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Where ever I may roam where I lay my head I call home. Posts: 2,318	Circle received_822175247840674.jpeg __________________ Duke Mitchell

08-21-2015, 02:08 PM	#6
MITCHELL Sea Hunter Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Where ever I may roam where I lay my head I call home. Posts: 2,318	Circle received_870772726314259.jpg __________________ Duke Mitchell

08-21-2015, 10:41 AM	#1
yak-fishing-socal kayak fishing socal Join Date: Nov 2013 Location: Southern California / Whittier Posts: 438	I have always used j hooks but now might give Circle a try sent from my thumbs on my G4

08-21-2015, 12:10 PM	#2
anchovie Member Join Date: Aug 2015 Posts: 49	I tied on a J hook last night but as much as I like to set the hook, now I'm thinking Circle hook.

08-21-2015, 06:47 PM	#7
taggermike Senior Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: Chula Vista Posts: 1,589	I'vehonr totally to circles. They've worked well for me in pretty much all bait applications. I prefer the gamakatsu Nautilus. Or for small baits owner mutu lights. Years ago on a trip collecting yellow for brood stock for the hubbs hatchery we wanted no deep hooking so we allbused circles. I was impressed how well circles worked and have been using them since. Mike

08-21-2015, 07:58 PM	#8
monstahfish Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2014 Posts: 436	I release more than half my fish so circles for me. preferably in line, not offset. Also remember not to set the hook, just engage the drag and let the hook do the work. This can be weird for people who are not used to it.