15/0 Stainless Steel Zap Circle Hooks x 30
High quality stainless steel.
5/32" wire diameter.
13/16" gap.
2 11/16" length.
3/8" ring size.
Kirbed - (twisted)
Closed Eye.
* Ultra Tough - Zap Hooks by Supertackle
* High survival rate on catch & release.
Circle hooks catch almost twice as many fish as traditional hooks. Just as important, the survival of released halibut from long-line gear using circle fishing hooks was in the order of 75 per cent. Among recreational saltwater fishermen in parts of Florida, circle fishing hooks are popular for tarpon, marlin, tuna, and striped bass.
ie Fishing for halibut with squid bait. A halibut sucks in the bait, it turns and starts to swim away. As the line becomes tight the bait is pulled from inside to the corner of the mouth. As tension increases, the hook point rotates and pierces the corner of the mouth almost 100 per cent of the time. Once hooked, the unique shape makes it virtually impossible for fish to shake free. For catch-and-release situations, the advantages are obvious: no more hooks lodged deep in the gullet; and an overall reduced mortality without any loss in hook-ups.
Setting the hook:You don't set the hook. A sharp tug on the initial hit pulls bait on a circle hook out of a fish's mouth. Experienced fishermen that use circle hooks simply point the rod tip at fish and gently take up slack. The fish hook themselves.
In comparison to other types of fishing hooks, the circle fishing hook is the most desirable in a catch and release situation. Conventional or traditional types of fishing hooks have a higher kill rate because they can easily cause damages to gut or gill.