Circle hooks with offset points–meaning bent to the side–gut-hook fish regularly. Non-offset hooks do not. The Eagle Claw L702G is non-offset, but unfortunately is not labeled as such.

Octopus hooks are designed to be able to set the hook. When a fish bites, you can set the hook instantly. It’s a versatile hook with many uses. On the other hand, circle hooks are designed to ...

Welcome to today's episode of Thundermist Fishing Tips. Today we're out on Lake Eerie on a windy day, so we've tucked ...

FILE - In this Aug. 11, 2016, file photo, a great white shark tries to bite a fish head being trolled though the water as researchers chum the ocean looking for sharks off the coast of Gansbaai ...

Circle hooks save fish, right? That was the assumption when fishery managers created a rule in 2020 requiring anglers to use circle hooks when fishing with bait for striped bass.

Why Safe Hook Removal Matters for Catch and Release. After you've landed your fish, you need to get the hook out. Most of the time it's a simply matter.

Why Safe Hook Removal Matters for Catch and Release. A fter you've landed your fish, you need to get the hook out. Most of the time it's a simply matter. Just grasp the hook or lure, push back ...