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Reaction Tackle · Circle Hooks
Reaction Tackle Heavyweight Catfish Circle Hooks, Size 8/0, 25-Pack
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- Item weight
- 0.08 Kilograms
- Product dimensions
- 5.94 x 5.75 x 0.94 inches
Quick take
Size 8/0 heavy-duty circle catfish hooks with inward-facing points that secure hooksets while minimizing gut hooking.
This is a 25-pack of size 8/0 circle hooks aimed at catfish, with an offset octopus-style bend and a spear point. The stainless steel body wears a black nickel finish, and the inward-facing point suits anglers who release their fish. A large size like this fits cut bait and bigger baits for freshwater rivers and lakes, and it can also go to work in saltwater.
Best for
- Catfish on the bottom with live or cut bait
- Catch-and-release situations where fish survival is important
- Saltwater catfish and other species that require heavy hooks
Skip if
- You prefer offset J-hooks for maximum hookset power
- You fish light cover where a heavy-wire hook adds weight
Strengths
- Circle design and inward-facing point minimize deep hooking
- Stainless steel construction resists rust in saltwater
- Heavy-duty construction handles large catfish and saltwater species
Trade-offs
- Circle hook requires slack line to set properly; passive fishing method
- Size 8/0 limits use on smaller catfish under 10 lb
- Inward-facing point does not penetrate as quickly as standard points
Fishing fit
- Species
- Catfish
- Water
- Freshwater
- Saltwater
- Techniques
- Live bait
- Bottom fishing
Specifications
| Type | circle catfish hook |
|---|---|
| Size | 8/0 |
| Count | 25 |
| Material | Stainless steel |
| Finish | Black nickel |
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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| #5/0, #6/0, #7/0, #8/0This one | Big hooks for large baits, catfish, stripers and saltwater. |
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