Best video to show how to use circle hooks that I have seen. I have been having problems losing fish by not using the circle hook right. Needs to be more simplified videos like it.
@sigspearthumb5237 I almost always lock her up to fighting drag. But I WILL back it off maybe 25% sometimes so you can get the rod out of the rod holder easier when a fish is screaming away. 👍👍
*I use currently. Always sharp and very strong. **enjoyable.fishing** recommend have caught some good snapper on these, and never had a hook break or bend.*
EXCELLENT instructional. Loved the simple opening demo on technique and the follow up out on the water. Video is a great refresher and double check of my circle hook practices. I'm fishing for Stripers in NY State Hudson River, May 2024 and wanted to see tips. Cranking BEFORE picking up the rod I believe is key and your demo is a good reminder of this. Thanks for the work.
Thanks Glenn! I appreciate your kind words!! I’m very familiar with the areas closest to where you will be fishing. Please keep me posted if you find these techniques useful. Love to see some fish pics! 😁👍🙏🙏🙏
I have friends that live in Tampa that take me fishing and that is the hardest thing to get used to they use circle hooks we all feel that we need to set the hook but we do not with circle hooks I didn't lose any fish but it's a lot hard to get used to when you're not used to not setting the hook you just real but they said good they're better than any hook
Nice exclamation I've been using circle hooks for years now and this year it's been hit or miss for me catching a lotta skooly in Rhode Island when last weekend got the first 28 inch strip bass and 1st weakfish or squidtege ever. What size circle hooks do you use 4 cut bait I've been using 6.0 or 7.0 but used either 8 or 9.0 seemed better hook up mabe anyway grate video
I love you videos ! I used one of your .ideas or suggestions.and caught fish ! No trophies.but hooked up for two or three days.i think the Good Lord blessed me for sure.but the shallow water near the deeper channel worked! Thanks Mr smedly!
@@AquariumPlantLab It’s mainly for INLINE Circle hooks, but it can help with offsets too. It’s just something I have found when speaking to lots of people that struggle to make the conversion. Going up 1 or 2 sizes makes the hook a bit more forgiving should you still accidentally set the hook hard like with a J. If offsets are legal where you fish, increasing the offset a bit more with pliers also makes the hook more forgiving should you yank hard to set the hook by mistake. Once you feel comfortable with the conversion you can size down and stick with in-lines.
@@MikeSmedleyOLDSCHOOLSTRIPERS excellent thank you that’s along the lines of what I was thinking but wanted to confirm. I made the switch to circles for largemouth bass and have been having probably about a 30% hookup rate but I did land my personal best by three pounds with the circle. Using inline 1/0. I’ll try a tad bigger and give an offset a shot too. Im using a hand reel. Thanks again!
@@kent7525 Thanks brother!! Palomar is my knot for every line type. Hooks with a straight shank and a Palomar is my bread and butter although, I do also use a Trilene knot on braid and Fluoro when a Palomar knot is a pain and would forfeit too much tail ends to trim off. For instance, tying a big plug with 3 big trebles requires a big loop to pass the bait through. Of course, using a speed clip fixes that issue and we use them more and more. 👍👍
When you say move up 2 sizes, do you mean bigger or higher in number? So if I'm using a size 4 baithholder, do I go up in size to a 2 circle, or up in number to a 6 circle? Thanks.
I mean move to a larger hook by 2 sizes. Circle hooks tend to run a bit smaller than a J hook in the same brand, shanks are usually shorter on circles so you can get away with the larger hook. The larger gap really helps the circle hook to grab hard.
There will be the biggest difference between black and silver (nickel). I prefer black. The color red disappears under water and appears black unless the red gets scraped off, then it will reveal that silver color. For bottom fishing any color will be good, but I wouldn’t want silver on suspended baits where sunlight will hit the hooks. That’s just my preference.
I have several reels with bait clickers. Is it better to disengage spool and use bait clicker so fish can run with it, or keep spool engaged so tension from rod bend will help fish set the circle hook?
We Very rarely Let any fish run. Lock her down!! As long as the baits are rigged properly for the size baits you are using locking it down will give you the highest rate of hookup.
Hey brother. If we are drifting we hook Bunker in the mouth and out the top lip. Use 1-3 oz depending on how deep. In this video you see my Son catch one on a live Bunker drifted with 2oz pencil weight. You can see it when it comes up. ua-cam.com/video/drDn6ceFdbk/v-deo.html. Right around 7:00. After that I show how we rig when anchored. Hook in belly right behind the anal fin, add 1 to 5oz. If current is really ripping hook them in the mouth instead. 👍👍👍
@@MikeSmedleyOLDSCHOOLSTRIPERS Cool I watched that vid and am gonna try it this weekend. Awesome channel very informative, Awesome vids and Truly love that you always reply with info to help out. Thanks and keep up the awesome job.
Johnny I set the drag to FULL FIGHTING DRAG and then back it off maybe 10-20% just to help get the rod out with a fish pulling. If you are near structure leave drag 100% fighting pressure.
I was striper surf fishing of a beach in Maine with baitrunner. I used clam and squid on circle hooks. I was getting big bites but could not catch anything. When that reel was on ( the second light drag.....aka the baitrunner)...for a second or three...they would spit it out the minute I reeled or yanked the rod. Rod is a 10-11 foot Tsunami. Reel is a Shimano baitrunner 4500. I dont know what I was doing wrong but it just didn't work...lost allot of fish...also a very big one...that I had on rod fighting for 1 minute then lost it. Is it the knot on the hook or the size of hook ( #3/0 to 4/0? The rod? Can you please help me....or explain what im doing wrong.🙏? I love to fish with baitrunner for allot of species...i just want it to work for stripers. Thanks
@@alexandrosachilleas7162 Fluoro is not as bad as braid, but still very low stretch. Too sensitive for bait. Switch to mono and use a very soft tipped rod. No graphite rods for live or cut bait. Check this one out ua-cam.com/video/eTG_7uf_nms/v-deo.html
@@MikeSmedleyOLDSCHOOLSTRIPERS Thank you. Much appreciated. I will look into that and change to mono. What exactly would you use as a rod with a baitrunner reel setup? Baitrunners are supposed to be effective right with cut bait?
@@MikeSmedleyOLDSCHOOLSTRIPERS Also....regardless of mono or braid....isn't the baitrunner reel designed for that purpose...so the fish won't feel the setup or rod.
I miss a lot of fish using a circle hook while bank fishing. Tried letting them run til it was tight, reeling down in them and pulling up slowly and smoothly. Nothing seems to work right. I catch like 10% of the fish that take the bait. Any help would be appreciated.
Yeah man!! He’s a great kid. This was when he was a deck hand on the Hard Merch. Now he’s the Captain. He’s a really great kid and fisherman. His while family is awesome. I have quite a few videos with him. Check out my Marciano playlist 👍👍
i got lost sorry.. so if it is screaming drag on my baitrunner dont reel to set to main drag? what does it mean bump and take... sorry sound like a moron. tight lines.
There are no dumb questions brother!! A smart man knows he doesn’t know everything about everything. On a bait runner go ahead and crank to set the main drag. Pump and take means to pump the rod upward and then crank (take) the rod down to the fish. and repeat. Always start to crank slightly before dropping the rod. The idea is to fight the fish with the rod and not the reel. This technique Never lets the Rod straighten out.
Best video to show how to use circle hooks that I have seen. I have been having problems losing fish by not using the circle hook right. Needs to be more simplified videos like it.
Thanks brother!!
Great video ! How do you have your drag ? All the way loose or do you have it tight ? @@MikeSmedleyOLDSCHOOLSTRIPERS
@sigspearthumb5237 I almost always lock her up to fighting drag. But I WILL back it off maybe 25% sometimes so you can get the rod out of the rod holder easier when a fish is screaming away. 👍👍
*I use currently. Always sharp and very strong. **enjoyable.fishing** recommend have caught some good snapper on these, and never had a hook break or bend.*
After searching for a long time this is the first time i understand clearly.. thank you
@@a7md50 🙏🙏I’m glad you like it. Thank you.
Best vid explaining circle hooks I've found so far and have seen like 8 different channels
Thanks brother!!
EXCELLENT instructional. Loved the simple opening demo on technique and the follow up out on the water. Video is a great refresher and double check of my circle hook practices. I'm fishing for Stripers in NY State Hudson River, May 2024 and wanted to see tips. Cranking BEFORE picking up the rod I believe is key and your demo is a good reminder of this. Thanks for the work.
Thanks Glenn! I appreciate your kind words!! I’m very familiar with the areas closest to where you will be fishing. Please keep me posted if you find these techniques useful. Love to see some fish pics! 😁👍🙏🙏🙏
Great video. Capt Awesome tutorial on circle hooks. Keep up the good work tight lines brother 🎣
@@rolandogarza1151 Thanks brother!! I appreciate your continued support as always!!❤️🙏
Thanks for taking the time to post this video! I have recently been using circle hooks and this is by far the BEST tutorial! Liked & Subscribed!
Thanks brother!! I appreciate that!!
This explains why I keep losing fish lol thank you for showing us the proper way to
Thanks brother!!!🙏🙏
This is an awesome video thanks for making it simple!
I have friends that live in Tampa that take me fishing and that is the hardest thing to get used to they use circle hooks we all feel that we need to set the hook but we do not with circle hooks I didn't lose any fish but it's a lot hard to get used to when you're not used to not setting the hook you just real but they said good they're better than any hook
Nice exclamation I've been using circle hooks for years now and this year it's been hit or miss for me catching a lotta skooly in Rhode Island when last weekend got the first 28 inch strip bass and 1st weakfish or squidtege ever. What size circle hooks do you use 4 cut bait I've been using 6.0 or 7.0 but used either 8 or 9.0 seemed better hook up mabe anyway grate video
Thanks brother!! I really like the Owner MUTU circle. They go up to 7/0 after that I like the Daiichi 9/0. It’s huge but is killer on chunks.
Dude thank u so much. I just started using circles and was missing big fish. Now i know, let the fish do the work!
I love you videos ! I used one of your .ideas or suggestions.and caught fish ! No trophies.but hooked up for two or three days.i think the Good Lord blessed me for sure.but the shallow water near the deeper channel worked! Thanks Mr smedly!
AWESOME!! Love hearing that brother!! I appreciate the comment!! 😁👍👍
Question: What is the thought process on upsizing hook size if going from J to circle?
@@AquariumPlantLab It’s mainly for INLINE Circle hooks, but it can help with offsets too. It’s just something I have found when speaking to lots of people that struggle to make the conversion. Going up 1 or 2 sizes makes the hook a bit more forgiving should you still accidentally set the hook hard like with a J. If offsets are legal where you fish, increasing the offset a bit more with pliers also makes the hook more forgiving should you yank hard to set the hook by mistake. Once you feel comfortable with the conversion you can size down and stick with in-lines.
@@MikeSmedleyOLDSCHOOLSTRIPERS excellent thank you that’s along the lines of what I was thinking but wanted to confirm. I made the switch to circles for largemouth bass and have been having probably about a 30% hookup rate but I did land my personal best by three pounds with the circle. Using inline 1/0. I’ll try a tad bigger and give an offset a shot too. Im using a hand reel. Thanks again!
Thanks bro this was very helpful.
Thx for posting .
I fish Chesapeake bay here in Md. From the beach.
Awesome!!!
so cranking is the key to success 🎣🎣🎣🎣🎣🎣🎣🎣🎣🐷
Crank crank crank crank crank crank crank. 😁
Great info bro
What not do you recommend to use on a circle hook
@@kent7525 Thanks brother!! Palomar is my knot for every line type. Hooks with a straight shank and a Palomar is my bread and butter although, I do also use a Trilene knot on braid and Fluoro when a Palomar knot is a pain and would forfeit too much tail ends to trim off. For instance, tying a big plug with 3 big trebles requires a big loop to pass the bait through. Of course, using a speed clip fixes that issue and we use them more and more. 👍👍
@@MikeSmedleyOLDSCHOOLSTRIPERS
Thank you For that in dept reply
When you say move up 2 sizes, do you mean bigger or higher in number? So if I'm using a size 4 baithholder, do I go up in size to a 2 circle, or up in number to a 6 circle? Thanks.
I mean move to a larger hook by 2 sizes. Circle hooks tend to run a bit smaller than a J hook in the same brand, shanks are usually shorter on circles so you can get away with the larger hook. The larger gap really helps the circle hook to grab hard.
which knot should u use for circle hooks
I use Palomar knot on a straight shank hook👍
what fishing rod did you used sir...
Striper Stealth MH and M rods. You can get them at www.catchthefever.com. Discount code Smedley5 will save you a few bucks. 👍👍
Good post
@@Hendramail2000 thank you!!!🙏 😁
Excellent tutorial! 👍
Awesome explanation with great examples
Thanks brother!!!!
Awesome video!!!...I tried it and it works!!....Thanks...I am now a sub to your channel!!...
Love it!! Thanks brother!!
Thanks for posting. I have 1 question. Does color make any difference ? I have red crome and black.
There will be the biggest difference between black and silver (nickel). I prefer black. The color red disappears under water and appears black unless the red gets scraped off, then it will reveal that silver color. For bottom fishing any color will be good, but I wouldn’t want silver on suspended baits where sunlight will hit the hooks. That’s just my preference.
i like that cicle hook esy to work it
👍👍
perfect schooling on C.Hooks
Thanks brother!
What about if you don't have a boat dude. Do you recommend it that? I feel like that's such a completely different method.
Fish on crank crank crank....Fish on
You know it!!😛😛
Are you in free spool or is drag half way up?
3/4 fighting drag sitting in the rod holder. At full drag it’s tough to get the rod out sometimes. 👍
I have several reels with bait clickers. Is it better to disengage spool and use bait clicker so fish can run with it, or keep spool engaged so tension from rod bend will help fish set the circle hook?
We Very rarely Let any fish run. Lock her down!!
As long as the baits are rigged properly for the size baits you are using locking it down will give you the highest rate of hookup.
Mike, love your videos! Quick question.. What drag setting do you have the reels set on when live lining your macs while they are in the rod holder?
If I fight the fish at 5lbs of drag I drop back some to get the rod out of the holder easier, around 3 lbs.
Hey Mike Smedley how do you fish live bunker in fast moving current. How do you stop the bunker from coming up to the top?
Hey brother. If we are drifting we hook Bunker in the mouth and out the top lip. Use 1-3 oz depending on how deep. In this video you see my Son catch one on a live Bunker drifted with 2oz pencil weight. You can see it when it comes up. ua-cam.com/video/drDn6ceFdbk/v-deo.html. Right around 7:00. After that I show how we rig when anchored. Hook in belly right behind the anal fin, add 1 to 5oz. If current is really ripping hook them in the mouth instead. 👍👍👍
@@MikeSmedleyOLDSCHOOLSTRIPERS Cool I watched that vid and am gonna try it this weekend. Awesome channel very informative, Awesome vids and Truly love that you always reply with info to help out. Thanks and keep up the awesome job.
Frank Da Tank Can’t tell you how much I appreciate your comments!! Thanks brother!
I’m going to try a slider sinking rig with a 3/0 circle hook.
Johnny LOCK HER DOWN BROTHER!!! 😁😁
Mike Smedley will do! When I cast it out should I make the drag loose & once it takes the line tighten and reel it in? Also will use pile/blood worms.
Johnny I set the drag to FULL FIGHTING DRAG and then back it off maybe 10-20% just to help get the rod out with a fish pulling. If you are near structure leave drag 100% fighting pressure.
What brand of circle hook are u using mate
These are my favorite. amzn.to/325i8xC a lot of the saltwater places by me now restrict you do in-line circles only.
I was striper surf fishing of a beach in Maine with baitrunner. I used clam and squid on circle hooks. I was getting big bites but could not catch anything. When that reel was on ( the second light drag.....aka the baitrunner)...for a second or three...they would spit it out the minute I reeled or yanked the rod. Rod is a 10-11 foot Tsunami. Reel is a Shimano baitrunner 4500. I dont know what I was doing wrong but it just didn't work...lost allot of fish...also a very big one...that I had on rod fighting for 1 minute then lost it. Is it the knot on the hook or the size of hook ( #3/0 to 4/0? The rod? Can you please help me....or explain what im doing wrong.🙏? I love to fish with baitrunner for allot of species...i just want it to work for stripers. Thanks
Take the braid off. Mono will fix those problems. 😁😁. The fish is feeling your rod tip because the braid has no stretch 👍
@@MikeSmedleyOLDSCHOOLSTRIPERS Hi captain Mike. Thanks for the quick response. I was using 20lbs test Maxima fluocarbon.
@@alexandrosachilleas7162 Fluoro is not as bad as braid, but still very low stretch. Too sensitive for bait. Switch to mono and use a very soft tipped rod. No graphite rods for live or cut bait. Check this one out ua-cam.com/video/eTG_7uf_nms/v-deo.html
@@MikeSmedleyOLDSCHOOLSTRIPERS Thank you. Much appreciated. I will look into that and change to mono. What exactly would you use as a rod with a baitrunner reel setup? Baitrunners are supposed to be effective right with cut bait?
@@MikeSmedleyOLDSCHOOLSTRIPERS Also....regardless of mono or braid....isn't the baitrunner reel designed for that purpose...so the fish won't feel the setup or rod.
New friend here.
I miss a lot of fish using a circle hook while bank fishing. Tried letting them run til it was tight, reeling down in them and pulling up slowly and smoothly. Nothing seems to work right. I catch like 10% of the fish that take the bait. Any help would be appreciated.
Try these hooks. They are some of the best I’ve ever used. amzn.to/2RxIyar
It kills me to gut hook fish :(. Circles are the best at preventing it :)
I AGREE BROTHER!!! 👍👍👍👍🙏🙏🙏❤️
Long pull
BEARD CAM HAHAHAHAHA
Was looking for this comment lol
everytime i used a circle hook the fish come off
I bet they had bent eyes. They suck for me too. Use a straight eye circle.
@@MikeSmedleyOLDSCHOOLSTRIPERS What's the best set up and bait for striper fishing in the surf?
no way its the guy from wicked tuna
Yeah man!! He’s a great kid. This was when he was a deck hand on the Hard Merch. Now he’s the Captain. He’s a really great kid and fisherman. His while family is awesome. I have quite a few videos with him. Check out my Marciano playlist 👍👍
i got lost sorry.. so if it is screaming drag on my baitrunner dont reel to set to main drag? what does it mean bump and take... sorry sound like a moron. tight lines.
There are no dumb questions brother!! A smart man knows he doesn’t know everything about everything.
On a bait runner go ahead and crank to set the main drag. Pump and take means to pump the rod upward and then crank (take) the rod down to the fish. and repeat. Always start to crank slightly before dropping the rod. The idea is to fight the fish with the rod and not the reel. This technique Never lets the Rod straighten out.