10-03-2003, 04:26 AM
Hi there DrownedDesertRat,
I fish 90% saltwater and after using circle hooks for 15 years, Ya, I used them when I lived in Japan and nobody but commercial fisherman were using them in the states, I must admit it's the only hook I use now.
I use the hook for every thing... and adjust my hook setting for the type of bait, tackle and species I'm fishing.
I was lucky enough to have some 50 and 60 fish days on the Calico Bass this year and was able to fine-tune my circle hooking to the short strikers, et all.
Circle hooks rule. Once you've hooked a fish 'they are yours' and you don't tear up their mouths and a better release.
JapanRon
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