Mustad Fishing

Octopus Inline Circle Hook

$4.99

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Description

The Mustad Octopus Inline Circle Hook is a true circle hook perfect for lighter saltwater and freshwater species. The distinct curved shape of the circle hook will, when the fish takes the baited hook and swallows it, ensure that the hook travels to the corner of the mouth or lip, resulting in fewer deep-hooked fish. The circle hook can be used for a whole range of applications from drifting with live bait for Tarpon or trolling for Sailfish with bridle rig. When live baiting, always choose a hook size that matches the bait. Setting the hook is more of a firm tightening of the line, than an actual strike. The hook has an upturned eye perfect for the Snell knot paternoster presentation. Use it to fish for a whole range of fresh and saltwater species, such as Wahoo, Snapper, Roosterfish, Amberjack, Mahi Mahi/Dorado, Sailfish, Skipjack, Catfish, Tigerfish, Nile Perch or Arapaima. 4.3 UltraPoint® Technology Opti-Angle Needle Point Ringed eye Upturned eye Nor-Tempered Black Nickel finish

Specifications

Category

Terminal Tackle

Target Species

inshore, offshore, catfish

Techniques

casting, trolling

Field Notes

This is a circle hook for bait fishing, especially when you want better corner-of-the-mouth hookups and fewer deep-hooked fish. It works well with live bait or bridle rigs for drifting and trolling in both freshwater and saltwater. Set the hook by steadily tightening the line rather than making a hard strike.

Pros

  • Circle shape helps reduce deep hooking
  • Upturned eye is good for snell/paternoster rigs
  • Versatile for freshwater and saltwater bait fishing

Cons

  • Not a lure, so it does not provide action or attraction on its own
  • Requires proper hook-set technique to work as intended

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