Gamakatsu · Circle Hooks
Gamakatsu Circle Octopus Hook, Size 8/0, Straight Eye, 25-Pack
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- Item weight
- 0.01 Ounces
- Product dimensions
- 3 x 2.1 x 0.2 inches
Quick take
A size 8/0 offset-free circle hook built for tournament billfish rules and bottom species in salt water.
This Gamakatsu octopus circle hook has an inline point, meaning the point is not offset. That makes it a fit for fisheries and billfish events that call for non-offset circle hooks. It is a straight-eye, titanium-material hook in a small package, aimed at anglers who need to follow those rules.
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
Specifications
| Type | circle hook |
|---|---|
| Size | 8/0 |
| Count | 25 |
| Eye | Straight |
| Point | Inline |
| Wire | Titanium |
How to choose a color and size
Size
| Options | When to pick it | Conditions |
|---|---|---|
| 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:— |
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