Hooks

[kb]

What do you like to use?  Long shank, circle, octopus, ect?  What size do you use for what?  This would be for tip-up and handlines.

Ive been at this for years, but Id like to know what other people use to see if Im on the right track.

Thank you.

kb

[bassranger]

I use either a 2/0 or 3/0 circle hook on my tip-ups I target bass and use big shiners. I started using these hooks last year and have had good success with them. I don't really set the hook I just grab the line when the fish is running and the hook turns and sets it self usually right where you want it in the corner of the mouth. I catch and release so hook placement is important as to not harm the fish

[TheSnowman]

I always use circle hooks when i'm not using a lure. From the ice to the surf and everything in between.... I might add that I am a catch and release fisherman and love the benefit of them not swallowing the hook although it does happen once in a great while 99% of the time the fish gets lip hooked and lives to swim another day... I don't think I have missed but one fish since I learned how to use them just remember do not set the hook or you will pull it out of their mouth!

[walleymcjigger]

i use #6 octopus hooks on all my tip-ups .  Great for hooking northerns, and ling.