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UCEC · Circle Hooks
UCEC Circle Hooks, 4/0 to 8/0, High Carbon Steel, 50-Pack
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- Item weight
- 16 ounces
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Five-size assortment of high carbon steel circle hooks for live-bait fishing in freshwater and saltwater.
A 50-piece assortment of black, high carbon steel circle hooks in five sizes, 4/0 through 8/0, packed in a reusable plastic box. The wide-gap, in-line pattern with a needle point and short shank suits anglers fishing live or cut bait for catfish, tuna, bass and other larger fish. Circle hooks like these tend to set in the corner of the mouth, which makes release easier.
Best for
- Live-bait rigs for catfish and stripers
- Saltwater bottom fishing for tuna and grouper
- Anglers who prefer hands-free hook setting
Skip if
- You fish finesse techniques with small soft plastics
- You need a single size rather than an assortment
Strengths
- Short shank battles larger, heavier fish more effectively
- Wide gap and curved design hook naturally in the mouth corner
- Ten of each size lets you match bait and target precisely
Trade-offs
- Circle hooks require different casting and retrieval techniques than J-hooks
- Assortment includes sizes you may not use
- High carbon steel requires maintenance to prevent rust
Fishing fit
- Species
- Bass
- Catfish
- Offshore pelagics
- Bottom fish
- Water
- Freshwater
- Saltwater
- Techniques
- Live bait
- Bottom fishing
Specifications
| Type | circle hook |
|---|---|
| Size range | 4/0, 5/0, 6/0, 7/0, 8/0 |
| Count | 50 total (10 of each size) |
| Material | High carbon steel |
| Eye | Ringed |
| Shank | 2X extra short |
| Strength | Up to 30% stronger than standard circle hooks |
How to choose a color and size
Size
| Options | When to pick it | Conditions |
|---|---|---|
| 3/0 | Larger hooks for big soft plastics, live bait and bass in cover. |
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| 6/0, 7/0 | Big hooks for large baits, catfish, stripers and saltwater. |
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Which one should I pick?
| Version | Hook size | Suits |
|---|---|---|
| UCEC Circle Hooks, 4/0 to 8/0, High Carbon Steel, 50-Pack | Hook size:4/0 to 8/0 | Suits:— |
| UCEC Circle Hooks, 7/0, Black, 25 pc | Hook size:— | Suits:— |
Facts
| Hook size | 4/0 to 8/0 |
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