05-16-2018, 02:34 AM
I have used circle hooks the last few years, and like them, but there are times when I just want to set the hook. I have some Tru-turn catfish hooks I got on clearance at walmart last year, and I like them, but today I was using a simple #2 baitholder. I caught several nice cats on a smaller piece of carp meat (half the size of my little finger) but each time I was surprised to have successfully landed them, with the hook just caught in the lip. A larger bait had only one hit. All three of my fish were on the small bait either suspended or on the bottom.
If you do use circle hooks, try hooking them through the corner of the bait, at an angle so the bait can't turn over and block the hook gap. Don't worry about burying the hook point in the bait or hiding the hook. In my experience, a hungry cat won't hesitate to take up the hook as well as bait.
Take a look at how freely the bait is hooked in this image. I have to use a link as I'm not sure how to insert the image directly.
http://discovercatfishing.com/wp-content...hooked.jpg
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If you do use circle hooks, try hooking them through the corner of the bait, at an angle so the bait can't turn over and block the hook gap. Don't worry about burying the hook point in the bait or hiding the hook. In my experience, a hungry cat won't hesitate to take up the hook as well as bait.
Take a look at how freely the bait is hooked in this image. I have to use a link as I'm not sure how to insert the image directly.
http://discovercatfishing.com/wp-content...hooked.jpg
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