circle hooks

LETSRIDE · 02-23-2004, 09:37 PM

yes or no for swords? i bought 2 packs of eagle claw demon Circle Hooks 9/0 n 10/0 for 1.99 each for fishing classic at bass pro. are these ok? i know captmitch you use Circles how big do you use and how do you rig your squid? and do i still bridle my livies with the circle?
thanks in advance for any info possible.

Captain Joe McGivern · 02-23-2004, 10:44 PM

i personally dont care for Circles but i would use a minimum of a 10/0 and yes bridle your baits,not only will they live longer but u will get a bettter hook set.

LETSRIDE · 02-25-2004, 06:01 PM

do you feel there are drawbacks to usinng it? I'm just wondering and curious to try a few new things. any info appreciated i normally use 10/0-12/0 owner live bait hooks

Captain Joe McGivern · 02-25-2004, 06:02 PM

no not really,i dont feel there are any draw backs i just dont like them lol

JP · 02-27-2004, 06:25 PM

TRIED THEM, DON'T LIKE THEM. :x

02-23-2004, 09:37 PM	#1 (permalink)
LETSRIDE Hooked Up Join Date: May 2004 Location: Davie Posts: 208	circle hooks yes or no for swords? i bought 2 packs of eagle claw demon Circle Hooks 9/0 n 10/0 for 1.99 each for fishing classic at bass pro. are these ok? i know captmitch you use Circles how big do you use and how do you rig your squid? and do i still bridle my livies with the circle? thanks in advance for any info possible.

02-23-2004, 10:44 PM	#2 (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: 803	i personally dont care for Circles but i would use a minimum of a 10/0 and yes bridle your baits,not only will they live longer but u will get a bettter hook set. __________________ Captain Joe McGivern Sportfishing Miami Fishing Charters 305-588-8030

02-25-2004, 06:02 PM	#4 (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: 803	no not really,i dont feel there are any draw backs i just dont like them lol __________________ Captain Joe McGivern Sportfishing Miami Fishing Charters 305-588-8030

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02-25-2004, 06:01 PM	#3 (permalink)
LETSRIDE Hooked Up Join Date: May 2004 Location: Davie Posts: 208	do you feel there are drawbacks to usinng it? I'm just wondering and curious to try a few new things. any info appreciated i normally use 10/0-12/0 owner live bait hooks

02-27-2004, 06:25 PM	#5 (permalink)
JP Grunt Join Date: May 2004 Location: YORKTOWN, VA Occupation: MARINE SCIENCE TECHNICIAN, USCG Posts: 4	TRIED THEM, DON'T LIKE THEM. :x

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