Circle hook

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Circle hook : Howk

Circle Hooks – self-hooking & fish-friendly

Circle hooks are designed to lodge securely in the corner of the fish’s mouth, reducing deep hooking and making catch & release easier. Popular in live bait, natural bait and big game fishing, they deliver a high hookup rate even without a strong strike.

Shop top brands: BKK, Eagle Claw, Mustad and Top Game.

Circle Hooks – BKK, Mustad, Eagle Claw, Top Game | PecheXtreme

Reference: PX5527-2

Brand: Howk

Howk Giant Tuna Circle

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The new Howk Giant Tuna Circle hooks are designed for fishing tuna with live bait. They are rigged with a rolling swivel so you don't have to add any on the line. Tested and approved in Spain on giant tunas!

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How to choose your Circle Hook?

  • Size: match the hook gap to bait size and target species.
  • Shape: offset point for quicker hook sets, inline for a stealthier presentation.
  • Strength: heavy duty models are essential for tuna, billfish and sharks.
  • Usage: ideal for live baits, cut baits, tuna, swordfish, sharks, but also sea bream and bass.
  • Benefit: self-hooking, fewer missed strikes, more fish-friendly.

FAQ – Circle Hooks

Why use a Circle Hook?

It reduces deep hooking, improves release survival and increases hook-up rates without aggressive striking.

How to set the hook?

No need for a hard strike – simply tighten the line and the hook slides into the mouth corner.

Which species are targeted?

Perfect for tuna, billfish, sharks, but also sparids (sea bream, snapper) and seabass.

Which baits to use?

Mainly natural baits: live bait, dead bait, squid, sardine, mackerel.

Also discover our J Hooks and Assist Hooks for other techniques.

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