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Hi GuysI've talked a bit about this elsewherehttp://www.strikehook.com/forum/43-yorke-peninsula/177132-ardrossan-friday-7102011?limit=15&start=15AS I mentioned, Owner Mutu light circle size 4 for a number of years & as has already been mentioned, not easy to source ATM. I use them on a single dropper paternoster (getting the 2nd hook in my hand was enough to stop me doing that again), main line 6lb braid with a 20lb mono leader. I tie dropper loop in the 20lb mono and then loop over a swivel with 10lb mono trace to hook and the 10lb helps with the abrasive mouths. Fuoro would certainly help with the abrasion resistance and probably be a little stiffer helping stop tangles.CheersWahoo

Hi AFFRe: Hook up rates. I'd have to say that they're better than before, but a lot of that's because I'm having to put the rod down a lot which helps the hooks work the way they're suppose to. I also tend to keep the bait on the move which also helps.Wahoo

Hi AFFWhile the idea of using circles soudns great, my only worry about using them on KG is the width of the gape. Are you sure you're not talking about kahl type hooks which have an enormous gape. The light circles I'm talking about have a gape not much different to a J hook of the same size but a shorter shank. I've tried the kahl type circle with a spectacular lack of success. They are good on flatties and ruggers though!!Wahoo

Agree with you totally on this, the only thing i have ever gut hooked with a circle was a recent 9kg Doggie. :woohoo:And must say that my hookup rate with circles has now converted me. :woohoo:

Hi AFFWhile the idea of using circles soudns great, my only worry about using them on KG is the width of the gape. Are you sure you're not talking about kahl type hooks which have an enormous gape. The light circles I'm talking about have a gape not much different to a J hook of the same size but a shorter shank. I've tried the kahl type circle with a spectacular lack of success. They are good on flatties and ruggers though!!Wahoo

Each to his own. I'm yet to experience a gut hooked KGW on a circle but I'm not trying to convert anyone. I have noticed that the toadys are less inclined to gut hooking with the circles which has saved me a lot of re-rigging!!!. I use a pair of long nosed surgical forceps for unhooking which helps with the extreme turn required to get the things out!!Wahoo

Each to his own. I'm yet to experience a gut hooked KGW on a circle but I'm not trying to convert anyone. I have noticed that the toadys are less inclined to gut hooking with the circles which has saved me a lot of re-rigging!!!. I use a pair of long nosed surgical forceps for unhooking which helps with the extreme turn required to get the things out!!Wahoo

Each to his own. I'm yet to experience a gut hooked KGW on a circle but I'm not trying to convert anyone. I have noticed that the toadys are less inclined to gut hooking with the circles which has saved me a lot of re-rigging!!!. I use a pair of long nosed surgical forceps for unhooking which helps with the extreme turn required to get the things out!!Wahoo

Each to his own. I'm yet to experience a gut hooked KGW on a circle but I'm not trying to convert anyone. I have noticed that the toadys are less inclined to gut hooking with the circles which has saved me a lot of re-rigging!!!. I use a pair of long nosed surgical forceps for unhooking which helps with the extreme turn required to get the things out!!Wahoo

Hi GuysI've talked a bit about this elsewherehttp://www.strikehook.com/forum/43-yorke-peninsula/177132-ardrossan-friday-7102011?limit=15&start=15AS I mentioned, Owner Mutu light circle size 4 for a number of years & as has already been mentioned, not easy to source ATM. I use them on a single dropper paternoster (getting the 2nd hook in my hand was enough to stop me doing that again), main line 6lb braid with a 20lb mono leader. I tie dropper loop in the 20lb mono and then loop over a swivel with 10lb mono trace to hook and the 10lb helps with the abrasive mouths. Fuoro would certainly help with the abrasion resistance and probably be a little stiffer helping stop tangles.CheersWahoo

Hi GuysI've talked a bit about this elsewherehttp://www.strikehook.com/forum/43-yorke-peninsula/177132-ardrossan-friday-7102011?limit=15&start=15AS I mentioned, Owner Mutu light circle size 4 for a number of years & as has already been mentioned, not easy to source ATM. I use them on a single dropper paternoster (getting the 2nd hook in my hand was enough to stop me doing that again), main line 6lb braid with a 20lb mono leader. I tie dropper loop in the 20lb mono and then loop over a swivel with 10lb mono trace to hook and the 10lb helps with the abrasive mouths. Fuoro would certainly help with the abrasion resistance and probably be a little stiffer helping stop tangles.CheersWahoo