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The Fishing Website : Discussion Forums : Rigs for circle hooks? https://www.fishing.net.nz/forum/ Fri, 29 May 2026 06:34:21 +0000 Thu, 04 Nov 2021 09:06:26 +0000 http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss Web Wiz Forums 12.01 360 https://www.fishing.net.nz/forum/RSS_post_feed.asp?TID=136098 <![CDATA[The Fishing Website : Discussion Forums]]> https://www.fishing.net.nz/forum/forum_images/web_wiz_forums.png https://www.fishing.net.nz/forum/ <![CDATA[Rigs for circle hooks? : Those hooks would be good for...]]> https://www.fishing.net.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=136098&PID=1818520&title=rigs-for-circle-hooks#1818520 Author: Fishb8
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Posted: 04 Nov 2021 at 9:06am

Those hooks would be good for powerful fish like kingies & marlin.

I prefer Gamakatsu for snapper, as well.

]]> Thu, 04 Nov 2021 09:06:26 +0000 https://www.fishing.net.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=136098&PID=1818520&title=rigs-for-circle-hooks#1818520 <![CDATA[Rigs for circle hooks? : Yep Trokar Still got a few floating...]]> https://www.fishing.net.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=136098&PID=1818503&title=rigs-for-circle-hooks#1818503 Author: Steps
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Posted: 03 Nov 2021 at 10:35am

Yep Trokar
Still got a few floating around in the bottom of the draw of the tackle bench in the shed.
Tried them around 10yrs back for around 6months then on and off for another 1/2 yr.
Ended up going back to Gamakatsu and Owner.
]]> Wed, 03 Nov 2021 10:35:08 +0000 https://www.fishing.net.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=136098&PID=1818503&title=rigs-for-circle-hooks#1818503 <![CDATA[Rigs for circle hooks? : Very strong and sharp hooks, quite...]]> https://www.fishing.net.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=136098&PID=1818500&title=rigs-for-circle-hooks#1818500 Author: smudge
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Posted: 03 Nov 2021 at 9:42am

Very strong and sharp hooks, quite a heavy gauge wire so there may be better options for light tackle fishing but they are good with a welded eye too]]> Wed, 03 Nov 2021 09:42:16 +0000 https://www.fishing.net.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=136098&PID=1818500&title=rigs-for-circle-hooks#1818500 <![CDATA[Rigs for circle hooks? : Thanks smudge, yep, that looks...]]> https://www.fishing.net.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=136098&PID=1818499&title=rigs-for-circle-hooks#1818499 Author: RockCrashing
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Posted: 03 Nov 2021 at 9:16am

Thanks smudge, yep, that looks 100% like the profile Thumbs Up

]]> Wed, 03 Nov 2021 09:16:17 +0000 https://www.fishing.net.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=136098&PID=1818499&title=rigs-for-circle-hooks#1818499 <![CDATA[Rigs for circle hooks? : Trokar I think ]]> https://www.fishing.net.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=136098&PID=1818498&title=rigs-for-circle-hooks#1818498 Author: smudge
Subject: 136098
Posted: 03 Nov 2021 at 8:44am

Trokar I think]]> Wed, 03 Nov 2021 08:44:35 +0000 https://www.fishing.net.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=136098&PID=1818498&title=rigs-for-circle-hooks#1818498 <![CDATA[Rigs for circle hooks? : Hi guys, does anyone recognize...]]> https://www.fishing.net.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=136098&PID=1818496&title=rigs-for-circle-hooks#1818496 Author: RockCrashing
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Posted: 03 Nov 2021 at 7:30am

Hi guys, does anyone recognize this brand?

Running low, I don't remember when or where I got those. Have ask tackle shops about them with no luck.

]]> Wed, 03 Nov 2021 07:30:43 +0000 https://www.fishing.net.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=136098&PID=1818496&title=rigs-for-circle-hooks#1818496 <![CDATA[Rigs for circle hooks? : JollyRaja wrote:Thx a lot for...]]> https://www.fishing.net.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=136098&PID=1818099&title=rigs-for-circle-hooks#1818099 Author: Fishb8
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Posted: 27 Oct 2021 at 10:16am

JollyRaja wrote:

Thx a lot for your help all.. cant wait for this weather to clear up and get out there. Wed 27Oct next week looks good for now for East coast Auckland.. will let you know how it goes if I do venture out.

I tend to fish on charters off Kawhia in 45-65 metres and use as light as possible but on a crowded boat too light = tangles.

Minimum of 8 oz and use both a spinning and lever drag reels (always take 2 rigs, both 30 lb Tasline braid). Drag would be about 3 or 4 kg. Use leger rigs.

One trip we got a big tangle and used my spare rod, only to find I'd brought the wrong spinning reel loaded with 6lb mono. Flung my rig out and left it. Was in 65 metres. Got no bites after a while and wound it in. To my surprise, there were 2 nice snaps on it. So much stretch on 6 lb mono with 80 metres of line out!

]]> Wed, 27 Oct 2021 10:16:27 +0000 https://www.fishing.net.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=136098&PID=1818099&title=rigs-for-circle-hooks#1818099 <![CDATA[Rigs for circle hooks? : Thanks so much for all the input...]]> https://www.fishing.net.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=136098&PID=1818088&title=rigs-for-circle-hooks#1818088 Author: JollyRaja
Subject: 136098
Posted: 27 Oct 2021 at 8:36am

Thanks so much for all the input guys.. so much knowledge here. ]]> Wed, 27 Oct 2021 08:36:21 +0000 https://www.fishing.net.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=136098&PID=1818088&title=rigs-for-circle-hooks#1818088 <![CDATA[Rigs for circle hooks? : was if you use a drone/sea anchor...]]> https://www.fishing.net.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=136098&PID=1817978&title=rigs-for-circle-hooks#1817978 Author: Steps
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Posted: 25 Oct 2021 at 7:52am

was if you use a drone/sea anchor holds bow in to wind,slows drift if tide going against wind then burley will go towards bow while lines are off stern,normally straight down.

Used to use a sea anchor , havnt for yrs..which is why I have not mentioned one.

I wouldn’t want to drag a berley pot along the sea floor what’s happens if you snag a rock or log, good by berley pot.

When one does a lot, 25/ 35 trips a yr over a decade or so, then one gets to know where one can and cant drag the bottom..
In saying that its commonsence rather than drag out the back as is inferred, its more a bounce along the bottom on a thin line pretty much vertical, Even then it obvious you dont use a wobble, or my case a BMW 145m diam car spring with heavy net.. bot a string onion bag.
Ands when do hit a rock or snag going thru a shallow bay drift, the rocks roll over, exposing crabs etc with fish following it.
Lost 2 pot because forgot to bring up before taking off, and another a shark, repaired a few net holes with cable ties, a couple from shark attacks.
Bottom line its actual practical trial and error, experience, not keyboard BS.

Its like most things I experiment with, and find works, if want try it it do so , if think will not work dont bother.
But if has been done, successfully, ask questions but, why pull it apart out of ignorance. Technics are born out of somene giving something ago, not think that will not work so it there fore dont give it a go.
]]> Mon, 25 Oct 2021 07:52:24 +0000 https://www.fishing.net.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=136098&PID=1817978&title=rigs-for-circle-hooks#1817978 <![CDATA[Rigs for circle hooks? : The Tamure Kid wrote:Totally,...]]> https://www.fishing.net.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=136098&PID=1817964&title=rigs-for-circle-hooks#1817964 Author: MB
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Posted: 24 Oct 2021 at 5:46pm

The Tamure Kid wrote:

Totally, MB.

The stretch in mono is ideal for the slow weight coming on strategy with circle hooks - at least with straylining.

I reckon braid's ability to tangle is also real pain in that situation - particularly with multiple rods out the back. As is the braid's fragility around any rocks.

I've flirted with the idea of doing a bit of bait fishing when we get a boat, mainly to keep my boy entertained. I think this is the way I will do it. Seen too many tangles with braid in this situation. I've had braid on all my rods for many years, so it will be a bit weird. Also thought about trying to source some old school Fireline in a high breaking strain as an alternative. Being a fused line rather than a braid, it's stiffer and much less likely to tangle, but floats and has minimal stretch (so J hooks for this conversation).

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