circle hooks

[Little Terp]

Since the new circle hook rule is in place I was hoping some one could give me input on what make,model number and size circle hook you would use for rigging spanish and mullet for billfish tourneys. Thanks for any help in advance.

[Reveille75]

People aren't ignoring you, the subject has just been talked to death. Do a search and you will see 100's if not 1,000's of posts with videos and photos galore. Impending circle hook requirements for tournaments prompted my first posts on this site. I have read every post and studied every video and guess what, this Saturday is my first fishable tournament day and I am going to use all artificials with J hooks. I am thinking about putting saltwater Gulps on my rubber Ballyhoos to put off some stink. I am officially dealing with circle hooks by avoiding them. Call me chicken, I deserve it.
If you discover a way to get a circle hook out a ballyhoo's vent post it up.

[SeaMent]

Lt, look in the Circle Hook & Billfishin Forum, there is a ton of info. there that might answer some of your questions !!

[Sportsman]

http://thebigrock.com/

open the link, scroll down just a little, see the video links on the right of the article. great instructional videos.

[cape_fisherman]

Try the Circle Hook & Billfish Forum. Great info there!

[Baywolf]

You guys are all going to call me crazy but Oh well. I have been rigging my circles split bill the same as a J hook for the past 2 yrs and have had good success.

[Reveille75]

You guys are all going to call me crazy but Oh well. I have been rigging my circles split bill the same as a J hook for the past 2 yrs and have had good success.

I'm not calling you crazy!!!!!!!! Have you noticed hooking up with less wahoo and dolphin as a result of using the circles? What hook do you use? Would you post a pic of your rig? I promise you I will fish it Saturday.
David

[Baywolf]

Hey Rev, don't have pics nut I rig my skippers and split bills just like a J hook rig. Have to make sure the hook is tied in tight/stiff, yes you can rig with a chin wt. You have to fish it very very light drag and be all over it for the drop back. I went 4 for 4, 1 Whitey and a few gaffers. The crew were missing them cause they didn't drop long enough or tried to set the hook. The fish has to pick it up and turn away from the boat to get the hook to catch in the corner of the mouth.