Favorite type of circle hook

What’s your favorite type of circle hook for cats? Octopus circle? What size? Does it make a difference when using live bait or cut bait?

Yes, a team catfish octopus circle hook in 7/0 or 8/0 that’s my preference. Those hooks have a nice wide gap so they work great for either live or cut bait. Just what I have had success with, I’m sure there’s a ton of great choices!

Tons of choices!! in the winter I use 8/0 gamagatsu offset circles.
Some say they have had some break but I personally never have.

I use 8/0 in 3 different hooks and can’t tell much difference in performance. I use TC double action, WS Octopus, and WS Triple Threats. I like all 3 but my preference is the Triple Threats cuz they are offset, wide gapped, and also have a bent eye for snell knots.

Team Catfish double action 8/0

Team Catfish 8/0 Circle, and they are not offset but a pair of pliers or vice will do the trick if offset is what you want.

I use two hooks year round
Team catfish 8/0 double action circle that I offset and from Dec thru March I use Whisker Seeker Tripple Threat 10/0
I’ve tried other hooks but these are the two that is my preference and I trust them.

Team catfish double action. Then jackhammers if they don't set.

Non-offset true circle hooks, especially salt water tuna type hook, very strong for their size.

When fishing for trophy catfish only Gamakatsu Big Cat Circles in 12/0 will do.

Gamakatsu 8 and 10.... have you several over the years and always come back to these...

Catmaxx 8/0, 9/0

https://www.basspro.com/shop/en/bas...hooks?searchTerm=catmaxx%20circle%20hook

and these Daoud on Amazon

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B071HS69SH/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_search_asin_title?ie=UTF8&psc=1

Just got another 25 pack of the Daoud 10/0 from Amazon today - $12.99 ........they have a slight offset.

That’s a good looking hook. What’s the price on 25?

The Daoud ? 25 pc for $12.99.......

Might have to try them.

mustad demon circle here

What kind of sinker clips are you using? Those look pretty solid.

Not my video - I use barrel swivel with clip made on

#2

https://www.amazon.com/Sougayilang-Fishing-Rolling-Stainless-Swivels/dp/B01MU4PVWC

Or the Biggest size Academy or Walmart has.......

I rig up like : but I tie both the main line and leader to top eye

8/0 Gamakatsu