Offset Circle Hooks - Boating & Fishing Information and Reports Forum

Redweiser · #1 (**permalink**) 05-03-2008, 10:51 PM

I hope they don't do this in Federal waters too .... that's my favorite hook.

((( On 6/1/08, Florida will not allow offset circle hooks to be used when fishing for reef fish in state waters. )))

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Angler Systems · #2 (**permalink**) 05-04-2008, 08:22 PM

................ and just when you found a hook you like, they change the game!

reefhunter · #3 (**permalink**) 05-22-2008, 04:02 PM

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Originally Posted by Redweiser

On 6/1/08, Florida will not allow offset circle hooks to be used when fishing for reef fish in state waters

They gotta catch me first - I'm sick and tired of govts telling me what I can't do. Just leave me alone and let me fish.

Kinembe · #4 (**permalink**) 06-22-2008, 10:12 AM

i like the offsets, but i definitely hook more fish deep with them and since roosterfish and sailfish are two of my main targets, have been getting away from them with these species.

Redweiser · #5 (**permalink**) 06-22-2008, 01:57 PM

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Originally Posted by Kinembe

i like the offsets, but i definitely hook more fish deep with them and since roosterfish and sailfish are two of my main targets, have been getting away from them with these species.

I haven't had a problem with the Gamakatsu 8/0's I get from Jeff at anglersystems.

I think we had to cut the line one time on sails and I've caught a few. Maybe it's because I don't drop back much and let them swallow it ... when I feel pressure, I engage ... have a good hookup ratio too.

Guatemala ~ 17/18