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Hook Advice

Posted By: uncle_bagster

Hook Advice - 03/04/18 11:12 PM

My catfishing is generally in the pan-size,5 pounds and under range. What size circle hook would be about right? Also, is there any advantage to an offset point? I've been using 4/0 Eagle Claw from Wallmart, but if there is a better size and brand, I'd try it.
Posted By: Magged Out

Re: Hook Advice - 03/04/18 11:38 PM

I like the Mustad Demon Circle 5/0

Gamakatsu 4-5/0 Circle
Posted By: Magged Out

Re: Hook Advice - 03/07/18 06:24 PM

Also check out the Owner Mutu light circle uncle bagster.
Posted By: big10

Re: Hook Advice - 03/08/18 12:31 AM

Circle k hook from whisker Seeker tackle will work great for that size fish. I generally use them in 8/0 but 6/0 should work well for the fish you are targeting.

http://whiskerseeker.com/catfish-wide-gap-circle-hooks-offset-circle-k/
Posted By: Big Sam

Re: Hook Advice - 03/08/18 05:00 PM

I use teamcatfish double action from 5/0 to 8/0 absolutely love them flag
Posted By: sae

Re: Hook Advice - 03/08/18 11:15 PM

Has any one tried Black warrior hooks?.
Posted By: Txmedic033

Re: Hook Advice - 03/09/18 04:31 AM

When I'm targeting eaters in the spring I primarily use cheap 3/0-4/0 kahle hooks from Walmart. I use circle hooks in the winter but I'm pretty sure setting the hook on the eaters is good for the soul.
Posted By: Ol' Green Top

Re: Hook Advice - 03/09/18 02:14 PM

Originally Posted By: Big Sam
I use teamcatfish double action from 5/0 to 8/0 absolutely love them flag


This
Posted By: DataHawk

Re: Hook Advice - 03/10/18 01:03 AM

Originally Posted By: Ol' Green Top
Originally Posted By: Big Sam
I use teamcatfish double action from 5/0 to 8/0 absolutely love them flag


This


Agree
Posted By: rickt300

Re: Hook Advice - 03/10/18 02:56 AM

I like to set the hook myself and the Eagle Claw Plain Shank 5/0 works equally good with cut bait and live perch. I do run circle hooks on my jug lines if I have them.
Posted By: Cat finder

Re: Hook Advice - 03/10/18 06:12 PM

Team catfish double action all day unless it's a j hook. Then it's eagle claw.
Posted By: Justin B

Re: Hook Advice - 03/11/18 10:24 AM

Team Catfish 8/0 double action hooks. They will catch eater size to big fish all day
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Posted By: fishslime

Re: Hook Advice - 03/12/18 12:58 AM

I use punch bait with a size 6 treble hook. The best ones I've found are at BassPro. Don't remember the name, but they are made in France. A silver hook that does not bend or break like others do and reasonably priced.
Posted By: Big Sam

Re: Hook Advice - 03/12/18 02:18 PM

and for a bonus get those Team catfish grippers shown by Justin in his above photo...they are also in disposable once you use them flehan
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