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

MITCHELL · 08-21-2015, 02:08 PM

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.

MITCHELL · 08-22-2015, 01:56 AM

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MITCHELL · 08-22-2015, 03:25 AM

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FlyFishinYakr · 08-22-2015, 05:51 AM

For me, it depends on the size bait, the expected avg. size gamefish I plan to catch and whether I plan to only keep larger specimens.
On any given day, going out "blind", I would start out with circle hooks.
If dealing with "pinhead" anchovies, I carry size 8 Mustad 9174 hooks (I don't think there's anything close to it with the same strength and size).
For really large baits and fish (150lb+ YFT/BFT) I like the Mustad 9671SS (cold forged) hooks.
I also like them on ALL my jigs (if they're not already so equipped) and I use them exclusively on ALL my trolling jigs.
FFY

Harry Hill · 09-07-2015, 07:14 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by FlyFishinYakr

For me, it depends on the size bait, the expected avg. size gamefish I plan to catch and whether I plan to only keep larger specimens.
On any given day, going out "blind", I would start out with circle hooks.
If dealing with "pinhead" anchovies, I carry size 8 Mustad 9174 hooks (I don't think there's anything close to it with the same strength and size).
For really large baits and fish (150lb+ YFT/BFT) I like the Mustad 9671SS (cold forged) hooks.
I also like them on ALL my jigs (if they're not already so equipped) and I use them exclusively on ALL my trolling jigs.
FFY

what size hooks for the large bait? What size hooks are most people fishing LJ using?

08-21-2015, 02:08 PM	#1
MITCHELL Sea Hunter Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Where ever I may roam where I lay my head I call home. Posts: 2,282	Circle received_870772726314259.jpg __________________ Duke Mitchell

08-22-2015, 01:56 AM	#4
MITCHELL Sea Hunter Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Where ever I may roam where I lay my head I call home. Posts: 2,282	Released J hookreceived_842872525770946.jpg __________________ Duke Mitchell

08-22-2015, 03:25 AM	#5
MITCHELL Sea Hunter Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Where ever I may roam where I lay my head I call home. Posts: 2,282	Double JHook canned with jalapeño IMG_118887392970344.jpg __________________ Duke Mitchell

08-21-2015, 06:47 PM	#2
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	#3
monstahfish Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2014 Posts: 423	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.

08-22-2015, 05:51 AM	#6
FlyFishinYakr Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Nor Cal...30 min from Bodega/Tomales Bay, 1hr from Clear Lake, 2+ hr to Berryessa & the Delta Posts: 729	For me, it depends on the size bait, the expected avg. size gamefish I plan to catch and whether I plan to only keep larger specimens. On any given day, going out "blind", I would start out with circle hooks. If dealing with "pinhead" anchovies, I carry size 8 Mustad 9174 hooks (I don't think there's anything close to it with the same strength and size). For really large baits and fish (150lb+ YFT/BFT) I like the Mustad 9671SS (cold forged) hooks. I also like them on ALL my jigs (if they're not already so equipped) and I use them exclusively on ALL my trolling jigs. FFY