Advice?

[janines.fishtales@cox.net]

Thank you all! I looked at the RP knot. I will try it tomorrow. I also know the improved clinch and have always used it, so I will continue (you know what they say about old dogs and new tricks!). Now circle hooks... I have never used them. I hear you are not supposed to set the hook. Is that right? Why is a circle hook better than the others?

Janine

[jorluivil]

Originally Posted by janines.fishtales@cox.net

Now circle hooks... I have never used them. I hear you are not supposed to set the hook. Is that right? Why is a circle hook better than the others?

Janine

This is how circle hooks work

[octico]

That RP knot looks amazingly easy and strong. I was in a pinch for time the other day and tied a quick and easy blood ... big mistake. Lost a nice Cuda ... that's what I get for being in rush. Anyone else have experience with the RP knot?

[alanw]

I like albright, or bimini twist (spectra) to albright (mono) which is what the guys at the LTS use. Everything else I use a palomar because it works great with any line and if I remember right is one of the strongest knots.

[momo fish]

For certain types of fishing where you would need the fish to hook them self would be more beneficial to use circle hooks (bottom fishing) For your type of trip and given that you are not a rookie j hooks would work better. Baiting is much easier especially when the bite is good.

I have tried both and now use j hooks for top water fish especially after talking to deckhands and captain of the boat. Still use circle hooks for rockfishing and other bottom fish.

And buy a variety of sizes especially smaller hooks like 2 and 1/0 in case bait is small and fish are picky as well as floro from 15 up to 60. Good luck

Originally Posted by janines.fishtales@cox.net

Thank you all! I looked at the RP knot. I will try it tomorrow. I also know the improved clinch and have always used it, so I will continue (you know what they say about old dogs and new tricks!). Now circle hooks... I have never used them. I hear you are not supposed to set the hook. Is that right? Why is a circle hook better than the others?



Janine