fishii Posted January 16, 2018 Share Posted January 16, 2018 HI I was using a size 4 circle hook for Bream /Whiting and couldn't catch any fish . I had better luck with J hook. I was told for circle hooks we don't need to set the hook . Is that true ? Also found it easier to put bait on the J hook. Would like to know if we need to set the hook for circle hooks or can we just cast and leave it until we get a bite. Thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mii11x Posted January 16, 2018 Share Posted January 16, 2018 if you set your drag right, the hook will do all the work mate........you dont need to strike with circles Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rickmarlin62 Posted January 16, 2018 Share Posted January 16, 2018 circle hooks would not be my choice for whiting..stick to long shank hooks...ive been down the circle hook path and I just stick to 540 French hooks for bream or suicides work as well..i tried them on snapper and imo they are a fail on reds..too bony in the mouth..rick Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fishii Posted January 16, 2018 Author Share Posted January 16, 2018 Thank you for the info Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
davidsanegor Posted January 17, 2018 Share Posted January 17, 2018 they are good on rough bottom, just let the fish take drage then wind in best in deepwater and with tough baits or livies GL Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bojulabah Posted January 17, 2018 Share Posted January 17, 2018 Circle hooks are great on Kings, dolphin fish, salmon and other Pelagius, but I wouldn’t bother with whiting or bream - OK for flatties. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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