Salt and Fresh Posted May 7, 2019 Report Share Posted May 7, 2019 Poured some squid baits this winter to rig for Fluke baits. Never rigged with inline circle hooks, question is anyone have success with 5/0 inline circle hooks rigged on the manor? Any other critiques welcomed. "Fishing is a Jerk on one end waiting for a Jerk on the other end" Mark Twain Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jjdbike Posted May 7, 2019 Report Share Posted May 7, 2019 Looks good to me, but I'm certanly no expert. Very cool that you made this. I'm curious why you chose in-line? Also, the hook looks a tad smallish reative to the bait to me. Big fluke have big mouths. I notice a higher hook-up percentage w/ off-set circles & larger circles relative to the size bait, in otherwards, one cannot crowd the hook gap. Respectfully, JD Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Capt. Lou Posted May 7, 2019 Report Share Posted May 7, 2019 I would change hook to shiner version , I use 5/0 , for certain applications circle hooks not my choice . I also use a variety of bait holders for everything from cod to tog ! The longer shank on latter hook style permits good point exposure if you use correct size ! Most today use Buck tails , however on occasion I prefer bait with teaser . Depending if u fish offshore or inshore techniques change as do presentations . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
b4loran Posted May 7, 2019 Report Share Posted May 7, 2019 Why a circle? What bait were you planning on fishing? I snell two 5/0 j hooks on rigs like that, or a bait holder if fishing gulp. Another option I do is slide an egg sinker on the line in front of the squid and fish like a bucktail. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MakoMike Posted May 7, 2019 Report Share Posted May 7, 2019 FWIW, I don't like circle hooks for flat fish. I can never get a decent hook-up percentage. ====Mako Mike====Makomania SportfishingPt. Judith, RI Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crazybellringer Posted May 7, 2019 Report Share Posted May 7, 2019 my concern is the bait would be too stiff with little flutter. The more and more i fluke fish the more i think it's about the motion in the ocean. I used to thread my baits on the hook now i hook them through once so they dangle. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fishfinder401 Posted May 7, 2019 Report Share Posted May 7, 2019 I think that should work fine, I do most of my fluking with 4/0 and 5/0 inline circles Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BrianBM Posted May 8, 2019 Report Share Posted May 8, 2019 I was fishing today, for the first time, with 5/0 inline circles and spinner blades for fluke. The bite was very slow, but I don't think the hooks were the problem; the water in Great South Bay is still quite cold, and the boat was fishing a rising tide, and most of the morning was heavily clouded. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nfd27 Posted May 9, 2019 Report Share Posted May 9, 2019 I personally stay away from circle hooks while fluke fishing due to the poor hook up ratio. For this rig I'd go with my standard O'Shaughnessy hook anywhere from 4/0-6/0. I personally use these hooks while fluke fishing and rarely if ever have a fish swallow them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pakalolo Posted May 10, 2019 Report Share Posted May 10, 2019 Stick a stinger hook (4/0) and a 12" fluke belly strip on the back of that rig and I'd think about it. IN FAVOR OF COMMERCIAL FISHING AND SURFING THE NORTH SIDE MAY THE RICH GET RICHER!! FISH ARE FOOD!! UA MAU KA EA O KA AINA IKA PONO O HAWAII Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Recommended Posts
Create an account or sign in to comment
You need to register here in order to participate.
Create an account
Sign up for a new account in our community. It's easy!
Register a new accountSign in
Already have an account? Sign in here.
Sign In Now