Best Circle Hook for Blue Marlin

[Current Affair]

What is the best circle hook for a Spanish or horse ballyhoo?

[pitch bait]

I was thinking about going with these. Eagle Claw L2045G 20/0

[Current Affair]

Yea i have some of those, but don't you think they are a little big for a horse? They are fine for spanish.

[SeaMent]

What is the best circle hook for a Spanish or horse ballyhoo?

CA, I think Pitch is right on for the Macks, I'm still scratchin my head on the horses too. I am gonna try 12/0 to start and take it from there.

[Little Terp]

What size and brand are you planning on using for med and smalls?

[Current Affair]

Eagle Claw 8/0 for smalls and mediums.

[SeaMent]

What size and brand are you planning on using for med and smalls?

I pull Baitmaster pee wees for whites and sails on Eagle Claw 7/0 with 50lb flouro leaders

[Little Terp]

Thanks guys!

[SeaMent]

I pull Baitmaster pee wees for whites and sails on Eagle Claw 7/0 with 50lb flouro leaders

Back to the Blues on Horses, Pitch what's the answer ??

[WhiteMarlin]

Since all tournaments this summer require circles on ANY bait....I think the hook would depend on what your goal is: release or kill?

Obviously a bigger stronger hook would be better for wrapping up on a big fish boat side to stick it...if your just trying to get a release...and maybe a photo for points the smaller eagle claws would probably be better in a large/horse ballyhoo...especially if your pitching to a smaller fish...say a 100lb blue...and would like a degree of finesse

I have a bunch of those 18/0-20/0 eagles...and plan on using them with Macks this summer....I have found some real neat ways to rig swimming macks on circles lately...but I have heard of people doing real well with the 18/0-20/0 Owners for blues....