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VISUAL HOOK LIBRARY

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HOOK PROFILE

Circle Hook

KEY SHAPEPoint curves inward toward the shank.

BEST FORNatural, live or dead bait; reducing deep hooking.

AVOID WHENTechniques that require an aggressive instant strike.

BAIT / LUREWhole baitfish, chunks and larger natural bait.

HOOK-SETLet the line load, then increase pressure gradually. Do not strike hard.

RISKSnag: Low–medium · Fish damage: Lower

HOOK ANATOMY

Every part has a job

Must remain open after bait is attached so the point can penetrate properly.

HOOK SIZE GUIDE

The numbering changes at /0

#12#8#4#11/03/05/0

SMALLERLARGER

Before /0, a lower number means a larger hook. After 1/0, a higher number means a larger hook.

Hook labels are not perfectly standardized between manufacturers. Compare gap, shank length, overall length and wire diameter when available.

WIRE STRENGTH

Strong enough—but still able to penetrate

STANDARD / FINE

Fine wire

+ Easy penetration and natural bait action.

− Lower strength.

2X–3X / MEDIUM

Medium wire

+ Balanced, general-purpose choice.

− Not ideal for extreme loads.

3X–4X / HEAVY DUTY

Heavy wire

+ High strength for powerful fish.

− Needs more force and may affect bait action.

SIDE-BY-SIDE

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Circle HookJ-Hook

Hook-setLet the line load, then increase pressure gradually. Do not strike hard.Strike and set the hook firmly.

Best forNatural, live or dead bait; reducing deep hooking.Bait fishing, surf fishing and active hook setting.

StrengthMedium to heavyFine to heavy

Snag riskLow–mediumMedium

Fish damageLowerMedium

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