Circle hooks for fluke
 

Any body use as the top hook when jigging or even when dragging bait

Re: Circle hooks for fluke
 

Use a shiner hook ! 4/0 or 5/0 !

Re: Circle hooks for fluke
 

Use straight not offset hook, it does not spin as much.

Re: Circle hooks for fluke
 

I use Owner 5311's.

Re: Circle hooks for fluke
 

So first off...I am not an expert at this by any means :D..but in searching the internet learning as much as I can I found this video where circle hooks are used for a fluke rig. Makes some good points about the benefits related to less gut hooking. Can't speak to it from personal use but all info is good in my book ...whether it teaches what to do or not do!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Q9bd9TNuavo

Hope it helps.

Re: Circle hooks for fluke
 

I have a buddy who does quite well dragging big baits (whole squid, etc..) with circle hooks.. he understands how to properly fish a circle..and catches his share..That said, it makes absolutely no sense to use them in any kind of jigging set up.. You need to fish differently with circles.. you cannot "set the hook" in the traditional sense.. you must come tight and just reel until the hook sets itself.. Makes no sense to mix a J style (like on a jig), that you must 'set" on a bite, with a circle (say on a teaser), that you can't jerk...you will never know when to jerk and when to reel...