J or Circle hooks

Southernson · 04-21-2005, 05:12 PM

Everyone that I talk to seems to use either a single or double J hook rig for squid. Anyone have input on circle hook usage for dead squid rigging?

swordfish123 · 04-21-2005, 07:15 PM

im pretty sure most people us a 9-11/0 J hook.

Mustad 7691, 7731, 7732 or 7698B.

Owner Jobu is awesome and really expensive. Most people use single hooks.

Captain Joe McGivern · 04-23-2005, 08:58 PM

only j hooks here.The 2 swords i have caught on circle hooks were foul hooked fish....Mitch love Circles

CAPTINMITCH · 05-02-2005, 03:26 PM

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Originally Posted by CHUMMINWITHCHUNK

only j hooks here.The 2 swords i have caught on circle hooks were foul hooked fish....Mitch love Circles

Joe, I have only foul hooked one on circle hooks, plenty on Js. I like them because it reduces the chance of missing fish. 2, the hook usually winds up in the jaw latch which is the hardest part of the mouth. Ever since my Roland Martin wannabe blew 10 shots in one night, I've done strictly circle hooks.

The technique is pretty simple. I fish the lines straight out of the rod holder with release clips looped around the rod. If the clip pops or starts to slide down the rod, all the angler has to do is reel tight. Voila, fish on.

Yes, we occasionally still pull hooks later, but not as much as with J-hooks. As always my disclaimer applies: This is what works for me and in no way impugnes anybody else's way of doing things. I like to keep things simple.

BTW Joe, my Guana trip just cancelled so I'm available Saturday night if you need a hand. Mitch

Captain Joe McGivern · 05-02-2005, 06:18 PM

Mitch,i hurt my back severely and have not been on the water for over a month now.Ill give u a shout as soon as i get back out there! always room for u man!

CAPTINMITCH · 05-03-2005, 10:03 AM

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Originally Posted by CHUMMINWITHCHUNK

Mitch,i hurt my back severely and have not been on the water for over a month now.Ill give u a shout as soon as i get back out there! always room for u man!

Sorry to hear about the back. I know that sucks.

Southernson · 05-03-2005, 02:02 PM

Thanks for the imput ! I'm going to give both a try to find out for myslf. I have already boated 3 fish so far 1) #155 , 2) #110 & 3) #65, they all hit the j hook set up no takers on the circle hooks set ups (no misses either but still no fish). I'll keep trying. Soon I'll be the expert. Thanks guys.

Captain Joe McGivern · 05-03-2005, 08:04 PM

good luck definetly let us know how u do with them! I am going to experiment with some that i have also..

Mitch when i get better we will do a northern and a souther drift! I got some sweet northern spots :lol:

04-21-2005, 05:12 PM	#1 (permalink)
Southernson Lines In Join Date: Apr 2005 Boat: Fishing, diving, hunting, boating Occupation: Auto Repair Shop Owner Posts: 11	J or Circle hooks Everyone that I talk to seems to use either a single or double J hook rig for squid. Anyone have input on circle hook usage for dead squid rigging?

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swordfish123 Hooked Up Join Date: May 2004 Location: Oxford, Mississippi Boat: Whatever Hatteras lets me fish on Best Catch: ~250lb Blue Marlin- Marsh Harbour Occupation: Gulf Coast Hatteras Intern Posts: 318	im pretty sure most people us a 9-11/0 J hook. Mustad 7691, 7731, 7732 or 7698B. Owner Jobu is awesome and really expensive. Most people use single hooks.

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Captain Joe McGivern Charter Captain Join Date: May 2004 Location: MIAMI FLORIDA Boat: 32 fountain twin 275 verados 60+mph Best Catch: 488lb sword, 1070 Black Marlin, 720 Blue Marlin,203 Yellowfin Tuna Occupation: Captain Posts: 719	only j hooks here.The 2 swords i have caught on circle hooks were foul hooked fish....Mitch love Circles

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Captain Joe McGivern Charter Captain Join Date: May 2004 Location: MIAMI FLORIDA Boat: 32 fountain twin 275 verados 60+mph Best Catch: 488lb sword, 1070 Black Marlin, 720 Blue Marlin,203 Yellowfin Tuna Occupation: Captain Posts: 719	Mitch,i hurt my back severely and have not been on the water for over a month now.Ill give u a shout as soon as i get back out there! always room for u man!

05-03-2005, 02:02 PM	#7 (permalink)
Southernson Lines In Join Date: Apr 2005 Boat: Fishing, diving, hunting, boating Occupation: Auto Repair Shop Owner Posts: 11	Thanks for the imput ! I'm going to give both a try to find out for myslf. I have already boated 3 fish so far 1) #155 , 2) #110 & 3) #65, they all hit the j hook set up no takers on the circle hooks set ups (no misses either but still no fish). I'll keep trying. Soon I'll be the expert. Thanks guys.

05-03-2005, 08:04 PM	#8 (permalink)
Captain Joe McGivern Charter Captain Join Date: May 2004 Location: MIAMI FLORIDA Boat: 32 fountain twin 275 verados 60+mph Best Catch: 488lb sword, 1070 Black Marlin, 720 Blue Marlin,203 Yellowfin Tuna Occupation: Captain Posts: 719	good luck definetly let us know how u do with them! I am going to experiment with some that i have also.. Mitch when i get better we will do a northern and a souther drift! I got some sweet northern spots :lol:

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