Gamakatsu · Circle Hooks
Gamakatsu Circle Octopus Hook, Size 5/0, Straight Eye, 25 Pack, Black
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Options
- Item weight
- 0.03 Kilograms
- Product dimensions
- 4.76 x 2.68 x 0.43 inches
Quick take
A size 8/0 offset-free circle hook built for tournament billfish rules and bottom species in salt water.
Best for
- Live bait fishing in salt water
- Bottom rigs for grouper and snappers
- Catch and release offshore fishing
Skip if
- You fish lightly weighted rigs
- You need a hook that sets on a strike
Strengths
- Straight eye suits billfish tournament specifications
- Inline point rolls to the corner of the mouth on a firm hookset
- Circle design reduces deep-hooked fish on live bait
Trade-offs
- Size 8/0 requires large live baits
- Straight eye takes practice to set correctly
Fishing fit
- Species
- Bottom fish
- Offshore pelagics
- Water
- Saltwater
- Techniques
- Bottom fishing
- Live bait
- Skill level
- Intermediate
How to choose a color and size
Size
| Options | When to pick it | Conditions |
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| 1 | Mid sizes for bass, walleye and catfish baits. |
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| 1/0, 2/0, 3/0, 4/0 | Larger hooks for big soft plastics, live bait and bass in cover. |
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| #8/0, 5/0, 6/0, 7/0, 8/0This one | Big hooks for large baits, catfish, stripers and saltwater. |
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Which one should I pick?
| Version | Hook size | Suits |
|---|---|---|
| Gamakatsu Circle Octopus Hook, Size 5/0, Straight Eye, 25 Pack, Black | Hook size:5/0 | Suits:— |
| Gamakatsu Circle Octopus Hook, Size 8/0, Straight Eye, 25-Pack | Hook size:— | Suits:— |
Facts
| Hook size | 5/0 |
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