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Shaddock Fishing · Circle Hooks
Shaddock Tuna Circle Hooks, Stainless Steel, 30-Pack, 8/0-20/0
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- 0.08 kg
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Stainless steel big game circle hooks in multiple large sizes for tuna, catfish, and saltwater bottom fishing.
This 8/0 circle hook is made of 420 stainless steel with a closed eye and short shank, built for catfish and tuna. Its circle shape is meant to settle at the corner of the mouth, which helps limit deep hooking when fish take bait. Each pack holds 30 hooks, so it suits anglers who fish big baits for saltwater species.
Best for
- Saltwater bottom fishing for large catfish and snapper
- Tuna and large pelagic fishing
- Anglers targeting big fish with live or cut bait
Skip if
- You fish small freshwater panfish
- You need light-wire hooks
Strengths
- Stainless steel resists corrosion in harsh saltwater
- Circle hook design reduces gut hooking for catch-and-release
- Large size range covers multiple target species
Trade-offs
- Assortment lacks all sizes equally represented
- Circle hooks are slower to set than J-hooks
- Short shank may be too small for some big fish baits
Fishing fit
- Species
- Catfish
- Offshore pelagics
- Bottom fish
- Water
- Saltwater
- Freshwater
- Techniques
- Bottom fishing
- Live bait
Specifications
| Type | circle hook |
|---|---|
| Count | 30 |
| Sizes | 8/0 through 20/0 |
| Material | 420 stainless steel |
| Eye type | Closed |
| Shank | Short |
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