I agree, also when fishing multiple rods like having one on the bottom and one on a popper I like to have my bottom bait on a circle hook with a bait runner /live liner type reel so the fish has time to take off and I can reel in the bobber then reel in the fish on the bottom rig without worrying about loosing the chance to set the hook.
I would tell you if it is past the gills on a fish just gut the line as close as you can and release the fish. It will either works its way out naturally or the hook will rust out over time. But if you yanks on a gut hooked fish it will kill the fish most of the time. It is just deep in the mouth then either long needle nose or a dehooker with a long shank is good also. But a true gut hooked fish has a better chance with a hook in it than you trying to remove it.
There is a serious problem with a circle hook in that it has a 90 degree hook point and a barb. As a lure designer, guide, biologist and dentist I see too much injury in attempting a release with a circle hook. I would only use a circle hook without a barb! Also, by eliminating the barb on a "J" hook, a gut-hooked fish is no longer a problem as the barbless hook is now like a suture needle that can be easily retrieved with minimum, or no, soft tissue damage. Finally, running to the emergency room to have a barbed hook removed from human tissue will be a thing of the past. In Washington State, only barbless hooks are legal for salmon fishing. This progressive state has outlawed barbed hooks for many years to protect their fisheries resource. States like Florida need to be more pro-active in following a state like Washington State!
Thanks for making time to leave the helpful comment. I agree that going barbless is a smart thing to do for both conservation of our beloved fish as well as protection for us anglers... especially the young ones. I'll be sure to include the important of going barbless in future videos. Fish On!
Great comment. I've always smashed the barb down (with any kind of hook) when fishing with kids. People think the fish will get off, it's not an issue. With kids the problem is gut hooking fish. Circle hooks practically eliminate this (with some species). And no need for a barb on circle hooks ever, unless you're a commercial longliner I guess.
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Keep them coming. Great set of tutorials lately. Thanks
I agree, also when fishing multiple rods like having one on the bottom and one on a popper I like to have my bottom bait on a circle hook with a bait runner /live liner type reel so the fish has time to take off and I can reel in the bobber then reel in the fish on the bottom rig without worrying about loosing the chance to set the hook.
Thanks for making time to leave the helpful comment. Fish On!
Kayak Chris true
Do you still need to pump up and reel ? Or just reel only for circle hooks
how does the hook eye affect the hook set or the hook action from a closed eye hook and an open eye hook???
Love using circle hooks for catfish and surf fishing..
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where are you guys ? hear in the uk we mostly use o'shaunessy or aberdeen hooks
Tampa Florida USA
I try using circle hooks whenever possible, but in sight fishing and surf fishing you just can't beat a j hook.
Do you have any tips to get a hook out of a "gut hooked" fish?
Also, what is your favorite hooks for senko fishing?
I would tell you if it is past the gills on a fish just gut the line as close as you can and release the fish. It will either works its way out naturally or the hook will rust out over time. But if you yanks on a gut hooked fish it will kill the fish most of the time. It is just deep in the mouth then either long needle nose or a dehooker with a long shank is good also. But a true gut hooked fish has a better chance with a hook in it than you trying to remove it.
thanks , i use inline circle hooks . take care dude .
You're welcome!
I use a circle hook for all my fishing thanks 😊
There is a serious problem with a circle hook in that it has a 90 degree hook point and a barb. As a lure designer, guide, biologist and dentist I see too much injury in attempting a release with a circle hook. I would only use a circle hook without a barb! Also, by eliminating the barb on a "J" hook, a gut-hooked fish is no longer a problem as the barbless hook is now like a suture needle that can be easily retrieved with minimum, or no, soft tissue damage. Finally, running to the emergency room to have a barbed hook removed from human tissue will be a thing of the past. In Washington State, only barbless hooks are legal for salmon fishing. This progressive state has outlawed barbed hooks for many years to protect their fisheries resource. States like Florida need to be more pro-active in following a state like Washington State!
Thanks for making time to leave the helpful comment. I agree that going barbless is a smart thing to do for both conservation of our beloved fish as well as protection for us anglers... especially the young ones. I'll be sure to include the important of going barbless in future videos. Fish On!
Great comment. I've always smashed the barb down (with any kind of hook) when fishing with kids. People think the fish will get off, it's not an issue. With kids the problem is gut hooking fish. Circle hooks practically eliminate this (with some species). And no need for a barb on circle hooks ever, unless you're a commercial longliner I guess.
good
Thanks for the comment!
What is the song played in this vid?
thats a standard hook not j hook