08-19-2021, 06:31 PM
I have been experimenting with different styles and sizes of hooks this year to reduce the number of gut hooked catfish. One thing I'm sure of is no hook is 100% effective in stopping the little cats from swallowing it to their kidneys if they really want it. I had 12" cats completely swallow 3/0 circle hooks.
My favorite hooks so far are 5/0 Gamakatsu octopus, 5/0 Team Catfish double action circle hook, 4/0 Team Catfish jackhammer j- hooks.
The most effective method in reducing gut hooking has been to use slip floats, they are more sensitive than a rod tip and let you hook them sooner.
My favorite hooks so far are 5/0 Gamakatsu octopus, 5/0 Team Catfish double action circle hook, 4/0 Team Catfish jackhammer j- hooks.
The most effective method in reducing gut hooking has been to use slip floats, they are more sensitive than a rod tip and let you hook them sooner.