View Full Version : circle hooks and crawler harnesses.
spinner
02-22-2002, 02:16 PM
im going to try them, just wondering what brand and what sizes work best and why. thanks in advance.
Spinner: If you find them, let me know too. I made some last year and they worked pretty good. I fish LOTW and use crawlers most of the time... Waiting for SPRING....Kaz
Tom B
02-22-2002, 06:03 PM
We use Gamakatzu and VMC #6 and #4's. Gander and Mills usually stock a good variety of both as we get closer to open water. I've been using them for 3 seasons now and recommend them. They are especially good when you are fishing with less experienced folks.
You don't set the hook, just reel. Perfect for kids and Grandmas.
We started pinching the barbs down last season and like that even better. Makes hook removal a piece o cake.
If I remember... VMC was even offering colored cirle hooks.
Tom B
I switched my wives crawler harnesses to circle hooks this year because she was dropping a lot of fish due to poor hooksets. This solved the problem (she out fished me) she finished the year off with a 10lbs Fish Ohio off Huron. Used #2 & #4 Eagle Claw Teflon from Jann's Nettcraft http://www.JannsNetCraft.com/ 95% of hookups were in the jaw very easy to unhook (good for releasing)