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Shaddock Fishing · Circle Hooks
Shaddock Fishing Offset Octopus Circle Hooks, 100-Pack, Assorted Sizes
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Size: Size 5/0 - 100pcs
- Item weight
- 2.4 ounces
- Product dimensions
- 4.4 x 3.1 x 1.2 inches
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Offset circle hooks in sizes 8 through 6/0, with barbed shanks to hold bait, pack of 100.
Offset octopus circle hooks in size 5/0, sold as a 100-piece pack, suit anglers who fish cut or live bait for bass, pike, salmon and muskie. The high carbon steel body has a black nickel finish, and a barbed shank helps hold bait in place on the hook. The offset needle point is meant to help the hook find purchase in a fish's mouth, and the circle shape turns the point back toward the shank.
Best for
- Live bait fishing in freshwater lakes and rivers
- Saltwater catfish and bottom rigs
- Anglers wanting various sizes in one box
Skip if
- You fish with catch-and-release intent; circle hooks lodge deeper
- You need hooks for artificial lures
Strengths
- Barbed shank holds live bait securely through the cast
- Circle design hooks fish in the corner of the mouth with less deep-setting
- Offset point improves hook penetration on timid bites
Trade-offs
- Circle hooks are slower to remove than other designs
- Offset point can snag on weeds more than inline points
- Wide range of sizes means storing many to match baits
Fishing fit
- Water
- Freshwater
- Saltwater
- Techniques
- Live bait
- Bottom fishing
- Float fishing
Specifications
| Type | circle hook |
|---|---|
| Sizes | #8 through 6/0 |
| Count | 100 |
| Material | High carbon steel |
| Shank | Barbed |
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