03-28-2012, 09:33 PM
If I'm bait fishing for something that I'm most likely going to release, I almost always use circle hooks. I've become a big fan of them over the last decade. I'd rather miss a couple of fish than end up gut-hooking one and compromising survivability. Like TD, I've noticed a difference in the hook-up percentage w/ circle hooks as compared to other more traditional styles of hooks.
If I'm fishing for cats, I'll always use 2/0 or larger hook regardless of the style. Big chunk of carp meat on it and it works great. Octopus style hooks work great also. I have completely banished the older 'baitholder' style hooks from our house simply because most of them just aren't sharp enough and don't hold up as well as premium hooks.
Matt
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If I'm fishing for cats, I'll always use 2/0 or larger hook regardless of the style. Big chunk of carp meat on it and it works great. Octopus style hooks work great also. I have completely banished the older 'baitholder' style hooks from our house simply because most of them just aren't sharp enough and don't hold up as well as premium hooks.
Matt
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