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Gamakatsu · Circle Hooks
Gamakatsu Octopus Circle Hook, 3/0, NS Black, 6-Pack
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Options
Color: NS Black
- NS Black
- Red
Size: Size 3/0 (Pack of 6)
- Size 3/0 (Pack of 6)
- Size 5/0 not in NS Black
- One Size not in NS Black
- Item weight
- 0.02 Pounds
- Product dimensions
- 0.2 x 2.5 x 4 inches
Quick take
Size 5/0 red circle hooks for live bait and bottom fishing in fresh and saltwater.
Best for
- Live mackerel or herring on bottom rigs
- Circle hook benefit to target fish without setting hook
- Anglers who practice catch-and-release
Skip if
- You need hooks for small panfish; size is too large
- You prefer traditional J hook point angle
Strengths
- Circle point hooks itself when fish turns; minimal hook setting needed
- Size 5/0 handles a wide range of saltwater fish
- Red finish increases visibility underwater
Trade-offs
- Circle shape has slower penetration than J hooks
- Size 5/0 is heavy for light line and small fish
- Red color fades after saltwater exposure
Fishing fit
- Water
- Freshwater
- Saltwater
- Techniques
- Live bait
- Bottom fishing
Which one should I pick?
| Version | Color | Suits |
|---|---|---|
| Gamakatsu Octopus Circle Hook, 3/0, NS Black, 6-Pack | Color:NS Black | Suits:— |
| Gamakatsu Octopus Circle Hook, Size 5/0, Red, 6-Pack | Color:Red | Suits:— |
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