Circle Hooks

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Permalink Reply by Tag Watson on December 27, 2010 at 9:09am

I would suggest leaving the circle hooks to the tarpon and halibut guys.  No legitimate application in bass fishing IMO. 

 

Try using the 1/0 Gamakatsu Split Shot/Drop Shot hook for your wacky rigging.   That hook is money.

Permalink Reply by Larrick on December 27, 2010 at 9:51am

Thanks Tag. I was just wondering out loud.

Permalink Reply by Troy Liljeblad on January 10, 2011 at 12:54pm

I have used them split shotting smaller baits and had real good luck with them. I generally fish smaller baits when split shotting. I was "gut" hooking more fish then I wanted to or felt comfortable with. The biggest thing I had trouble with was.......NOT SETTING the hook. When you get bit you gotta just wait for the rod to take a bend then wind down. With that said, the fish are always "lip" hooked. I generally only use them in the "warm" water when the fish are a little more aggressive. IMO they have a place for some anglers........I wouldn't fish them under all conditions and rigs..........but I have found one place I like to use them.