MyFishFinder.com Just like iceshanty but warmer
you gus dont think the 8's are too small? seems like theres a lot of room to miss if you have it through the back of a large pike minnow
I use a quick strike rig with 6's or 8's.One barb in bottom of jaw and out the top, the other hook goes behind the dorsal fin, one barb in and out the back.Have hooked Pike to 20# with this set up without any problems at all.
Use a circle hook!... my choice would be a 3/0.1. less damaging to the fish (especially if you C&R)2. much easier to remove.3. less likely to hook yourself.4. virtually snagless.5. increased catch rate. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YCBhFkz0tIk