La Jolla 3-30-15 - Kayak Fishing Adventures on Big Water’s Edge

Cadillyak · 03-30-2015, 09:02 PM

It was a pleasure meeting you and sharing the water with you Mark. The current was rough today. It took me forever to get back to the launch. Glad u got one. What brand of hooks are you using if you don't mind me asking. Whatever they are, switch to Owner.

FISH11 · 03-30-2015, 09:15 PM

I think they're mustad, got them a walmart. I always thought they seem to be a little thin. they are strong like springs but also brittle when bent too far. I'm going to see if Turners has a better option or check other fishing shops. I used to use live bait hooks but circle hooks work much better, they just need to be a bit thicker.

battleborn · 03-30-2015, 09:46 PM

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Originally Posted by FISH11

I think they're mustad, got them a walmart. I always thought they seem to be a little thin. they are strong like springs but also brittle when bent too far. I'm going to see if Turners has a better option or check other fishing shops. I used to use live bait hooks but circle hooks work much better, they just need to be a bit thicker.

Owner!

Cbad Mike · 03-30-2015, 09:47 PM

Yellowtail are easy now huh... Lol
Congratulations, that looks like a nice one.
I sent you a pm earlier.

Mike

ctfphoto · 03-31-2015, 06:38 AM

Wow, Mark, you have turned into the fish catching machine.

Nicely done.

When's my turn?

Aquahunter · 03-31-2015, 06:43 AM

Nice job! I prefer Owner Ahi twist hook between 5/0 and 6/0 for yellowtails /wsb

Kayak_Bernie · 03-31-2015, 08:07 AM

Nice Fish Mark!!! sounds like a lot of action out there!!

5-20 · 03-31-2015, 08:15 AM

I've been pretty happy with Gammy 4/0 live bait hooks.

Lipripper92592 · 03-31-2015, 08:39 AM

I think the guy in the background shorted you a couple inches.
He needs to spread those hands out a bit farther, obviously
not a fisherman.

YakDout · 03-31-2015, 12:02 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by FISH11

I think they're mustad, got them a walmart. I always thought they seem to be a little thin. they are strong like springs but also brittle when bent too far. I'm going to see if Turners has a better option or check other fishing shops. I used to use live bait hooks but circle hooks work much better, they just need to be a bit thicker.

Check out owner gorilla circles. Seems that's exactly what you're looking for. Nice fish mark. Making me jealous.

FISH11 · 04-05-2015, 06:59 PM

Just wanted to set the record straight. After looking at my gear the hooks to blame were not Mustad they were Gamakatsu octopus circle hooks. After looking at them at the store it seem as all the Gamakatsu hooks are thinner. All the other brands when the hook uses that thin a wire they call them "lights or thin wire". I got some Owner Mutu Circle hooks and can't wait to go use them. The weather is not co-operating with the wind. Looks like Tuesday might be the best day before I go back to work. Also picked up a new rod to replace the broken one I had tried to fix. Ready to pull some more Yellows and get the deck and me all bloodied.

03-30-2015, 09:02 PM	#1
Cadillyak Team Get $$ Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: San Diego, CA Posts: 841	It was a pleasure meeting you and sharing the water with you Mark. The current was rough today. It took me forever to get back to the launch. Glad u got one. What brand of hooks are you using if you don't mind me asking. Whatever they are, switch to Owner. __________________ The "Y" is silent 2012 Olive PA 12 2011 Papaya Outback

03-30-2015, 09:15 PM	#2
FISH11 Member Join Date: Aug 2013 Location: Pine Valley when not fishing La Jolla Posts: 2,643	I think they're mustad, got them a walmart. I always thought they seem to be a little thin. they are strong like springs but also brittle when bent too far. I'm going to see if Turners has a better option or check other fishing shops. I used to use live bait hooks but circle hooks work much better, they just need to be a bit thicker. __________________ MARK ......... 2016 MALIBU X FACTOR, 2020 SOLO SKIFF (Fishing Kayak on Steroids )

03-30-2015, 09:47 PM	#4
Cbad Mike Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Carlsbad Ca. Posts: 1,206	Yellowtail are easy now huh... Lol Congratulations, that looks like a nice one. I sent you a pm earlier. Mike __________________ [SIGPIC]

03-31-2015, 06:43 AM	#6
Aquahunter Crazy Deaf Cuban Redneck Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Descanso, CA Posts: 158	Nice job! I prefer Owner Ahi twist hook between 5/0 and 6/0 for yellowtails /wsb __________________

04-05-2015, 06:59 PM	#11
FISH11 Member Join Date: Aug 2013 Location: Pine Valley when not fishing La Jolla Posts: 2,643	Just wanted to set the record straight. After looking at my gear the hooks to blame were not Mustad they were Gamakatsu octopus circle hooks. After looking at them at the store it seem as all the Gamakatsu hooks are thinner. All the other brands when the hook uses that thin a wire they call them "lights or thin wire". I got some Owner Mutu Circle hooks and can't wait to go use them. The weather is not co-operating with the wind. Looks like Tuesday might be the best day before I go back to work. Also picked up a new rod to replace the broken one I had tried to fix. Ready to pull some more Yellows and get the deck and me all bloodied. __________________ MARK ......... 2016 MALIBU X FACTOR, 2020 SOLO SKIFF (Fishing Kayak on Steroids )

03-31-2015, 06:38 AM	#5
ctfphoto Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: San Diego Posts: 901	Wow, Mark, you have turned into the fish catching machine. Nicely done. When's my turn?

03-31-2015, 08:07 AM	#7
Kayak_Bernie Live Watersports ProStaff Join Date: Aug 2013 Location: Rolando Village Posts: 224	Nice Fish Mark!!! sounds like a lot of action out there!!

03-31-2015, 08:15 AM	#8
5-20 Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2014 Posts: 241	I've been pretty happy with Gammy 4/0 live bait hooks.

03-31-2015, 08:39 AM	#9
Lipripper92592 Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2012 Posts: 516	I think the guy in the background shorted you a couple inches. He needs to spread those hands out a bit farther, obviously not a fisherman.