Circle or J hook - Kayak Fishing Adventures on Big Water’s Edge

FlyFishinYakr · 08-22-2015, 05:51 AM

For me, it depends on the size bait, the expected avg. size gamefish I plan to catch and whether I plan to only keep larger specimens.
On any given day, going out "blind", I would start out with circle hooks.
If dealing with "pinhead" anchovies, I carry size 8 Mustad 9174 hooks (I don't think there's anything close to it with the same strength and size).
For really large baits and fish (150lb+ YFT/BFT) I like the Mustad 9671SS (cold forged) hooks.
I also like them on ALL my jigs (if they're not already so equipped) and I use them exclusively on ALL my trolling jigs.
FFY

08-22-2015, 05:51 AM	#20
FlyFishinYakr Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Nor Cal...30 min from Bodega/Tomales Bay, 1hr from Clear Lake, 2+ hr to Berryessa & the Delta Posts: 729	For me, it depends on the size bait, the expected avg. size gamefish I plan to catch and whether I plan to only keep larger specimens. On any given day, going out "blind", I would start out with circle hooks. If dealing with "pinhead" anchovies, I carry size 8 Mustad 9174 hooks (I don't think there's anything close to it with the same strength and size). For really large baits and fish (150lb+ YFT/BFT) I like the Mustad 9671SS (cold forged) hooks. I also like them on ALL my jigs (if they're not already so equipped) and I use them exclusively on ALL my trolling jigs. FFY