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Originally Posted by JDTuna
Thanks!!! I have actually done pretty well with circle hooks. I put the reel almost in freespool, then when they pick up the bait I engage the drag (like I do dead sticking for most fish). The reason I missed fish the other day was because I have forgotten to put the reel in freespool after fighting a fish, so when they hit they felt resistance and dropped it. The one plus with the circles is I don't pull the hooks on carp once they're hooked. Also, I wouldn't necessarily mind missing a fish here and there knowing they won't get gut hooked. Definitely a fun fish. I have also caught them sight casting with tiny jigs.
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Circle hooks will definitely work but they're not ideal for carp fishing. I fish tournaments with 80+ carp anglers and nobody uses circle hooks. Circles work when they are running away but you want to hook them as soon as they suck in the bait or try to eject the bait. Circles aren't great for that. Try a 4-6" braided leader with a number 2-6 hook if you're using corn or boilies on a hair, or a 1/0 octopus with a puff. Also use a 2oz+ lead, the weight of the lead will set the hook for you. I've caught thousands of carp this way and have never got hooked 1.
