Circle hook tying

wjg68 · Posted: Sat Feb 23, 2008 8:52 pm Post subject: Circle hook tying

When you tie on a circle hook do you snell it directly to the hook or tie a loop knot? I'm just starting to use circle hooks for clammin stripers. Any advice apreciated.

striperhughie · Posted: Thu Apr 24, 2008 2:52 pm Post subject:

you have any luck with the circle i just started tooo and people say they hook themselves a little different than what I am used to

wjg68 · Posted: Thu Apr 24, 2008 7:27 pm Post subject:

I've only used them a few times. It's hard to get used to not setting the hook. You have to reel in slowly till you feel the full weight of the fish then you can set it to make sure it gets around any mouth bones or cartilage. Don't set it as hard as you would a J hook, just a couple of good tugs. I use braided line so no stretch. I have had a good ratio of hooks to misses when I can remember not to set the hook immediately. Haven't tried them for stripers yet. This spring will be my first but some of the guys I've talked to swear by them. Think I'm gonna try first with a loop knot. seems like it might work better. Also been told that the fish won't come off as easily once hooked. Good luck and tight lines.