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Originally Posted by saxmatt
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.
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Good points. I am (admittedly) a casual carp fisherman and I haven't really delved into the myriad of methods and tricks to target them. Luckily, these fish were taking the bait on the run so hooking them wasn't an issue. I'd definitely bet they are a lot harder to use with success in heavily pressured areas. I will give some small octopus hooks a try next time I'm out. Whereabouts are the tourneys you fish?
