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Dr.Fish · Circle Hooks
Dr.Fish Circle Hooks, Size 4/0, 30-Pack, 3X Strong
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- Item weight
- 0.04 kg
Quick take
Heavy-duty circle hooks that hook fish in the corner of the mouth for better survival.
This is a 30-count pack of size 4/0 black circle hooks in high carbon steel with a needle point. The non-offset, in-line shape is meant for live bait, letting a fish hook itself in the corner of the mouth as it swims off. Size 4/0 suits bass and catfish in fresh water and works in salt water too.
Best for
- Live bait fishing for catfish and stripers
- Bottom fishing in saltwater for snapper and grouper
- Catch-and-release fishing where deep hooking is a concern
Skip if
- You use artificial lures
- You target fish with soft mouths
Strengths
- Circle design hooks automatically when fish swims away
- 3x strong construction handles trophy fish without bending
- Black nickel finish provides corrosion resistance
Trade-offs
- Non-offset point requires different hook-setting technique
- Circle hook can miss lightly feeding fish
- Size 4/0 is large; not suited to small baitfish or finesse
Fishing fit
- Species
- Bass
- Catfish
- Striped bass
- Offshore pelagics
- Water
- Freshwater
- Saltwater
- Techniques
- Live bait
- Bottom fishing
Specifications
| Type | circle hook |
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| Count | 30 |
| Material | High carbon steel |
| Point | 90° needle point, non-offset |
| Finish | Black nickel |
| Strength | 20% stronger than standard |
How to choose a color and size
Size
| Options | When to pick it | Conditions |
|---|---|---|
| #1, #4 | Mid sizes for bass, walleye and catfish baits. |
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| #1/0, #2/0, #3/0, #4/0This one | Larger hooks for big soft plastics, live bait and bass in cover. |
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| #5/0, #6/0, #7/0, #8/0 | Big hooks for large baits, catfish, stripers and saltwater. |
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Which one should I pick?
| Version | Hook size | Suits |
|---|---|---|
| Dr.Fish Circle Hooks, Size 4/0, 30-Pack, 3X Strong | Hook size:4/0 | Suits:— |
| Dr.Fish Circle Hooks, Size 10/0, 30-Pack, Black | Hook size:— | Suits:— |
| Dr.Fish Circle Hooks, Size 1, 30-Pack, Black | Hook size:— | Suits:— |
| Dr.Fish Circle Hooks, Size 7/0, 30-Pack, Black | Hook size:— | Suits:— |
| Dr.Fish Circle Hooks, Size 12/0, 30-Pack, Black | Hook size:— | Suits:— |
Facts
| Hook size | 4/0 |
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