Provo River- Bait Section

[Fish-Dog]

I have been using the Eagle Claw Circle hooks for a about 3 years. You will miss more fish with them, however being able to release them unharmed is worth it. You need to learn to slowly pull the line instead of jerking it to set the hook. The idea is that the hook will slide out of the throat or stomach and hook in the corner of the lip as the fish swims away. Circle hooks are not a cure all, it has been my experiance that about 50% of the Cuts that I catch will be hooked down in the throat, but still visible. I always cut the line if the hook is not really shallow. With Rainbow about 60% to 70% are lip hooked. I haven't used other brands as much.

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