About this product
Swimerz
Outdoor Recreation > Fishing > Fishing Tackle
SKU V658-93MC000240140
Highlights & Summary
- Circle Hooks have been favored by commercial fishermen for decades due to their efficient catch rates.
- They are designed to hook fish in the corner of the mouth or jaw, resulting in better fights and higher survival rates for released fish.
- Scientific studies indicate fewer gut-hooked fish and improved post-release survival when using circle hooks and proper catch-and-release methods.
- Swimerz Circle Hooks are available in both inline and offset patterns, engineered for predictable jaw hook sets.
Detailed Features & Benefits
- Primarily hook fish in the jaw or corner of the mouth, minimizing line contact with teeth and allowing use of lighter leaders.
- Ideal for live baiting larger fish, bottom fishing, deep-dropping, and trolling.
- Wide gape design bridges the lip cartilage for improved catch rates when matched to bait size and target species.
- Oversize eye provides freedom of movement for the line.
- Short, heavy-duty shank reduces bait interference, especially when targeting trophy-sized fish.
- Forged from high-grade carbon steel for strength and durability.
- Black Nickel coating enhances rust resistance and reduces hook visibility in water.
- Available in both Inline and Offset patterns to suit various fishing techniques.
Technical Specifications
- Point set at a 90 degree angle to the shank for consistent jaw hook sets.
- Made from high-grade carbon steel.
- Black Nickel finish for corrosion resistance and low visibility.
- Offered in Inline and Offset patterns.
Service & Trust Seals
- Backed by scientific research: Source - Aquatic Conservation: Marine and Freshwater Ecosystems, Volume 20, Issue 4, pages 445451, June 2010, John Wiley & Sons, Ltd.