Here are two easy tables to refer to when deciding what size circle hook to use: Standard Wire Mutsu Circle Hooks (offset) Size for Surf Fishing Guide 6, 4, 2 - Small croaker / drum, bait fish, mackerel, bonito 1, 1/0, 2/0 - Bass, drum, bigger croaker species, small snapper 4/0, 6/0 - Small sharks and rays on spinning tackle, larger snapper & catch-and-release small inshore game species 8/0, 10/0 - Larger surf sharks and big rays on spinning tackle, up to 100lbs Extra Heavy Wire Mutsu Circle Hooks (offset) Size Guide 4, 2, 1- Small livebaits and cut bait for inshore game species (small tuna, yellowtail, seabass etc) 1, 1/0 and 2/0 - Medium size livebaits, cut bait for larger game species, larger grouper and snapper 4/0 and 6/0 - Small sharks and rays, pier and bass fishing for medium size game species with big live or cut baits, ideal for deep drop rigs for a mix of edible-size fish 8/0, 10/0, 12/0 - Sharks and big predatory offshore-grade game fish, big snapper and reef species J-Hooks for Surf Fishing Classic J-style hooks, with a point roughly parallel to the hook shank, and a U-shaped bend, are among the most traditional and versatile types of hooks used in surf fishing

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Pantybedw fishery, Carmarthen The water is warming up slowly and this is bringing the fishing along nicely with some 4lb 5lb lumps being caught
Tyler Cross, a sandy haired, youthful crew member, even showed me how to hold up a rockfish without hurting my hand a difficult task if youve ever tried to handle one of the spiky creatures
Bobber Stops The Critical Device Bobber stops are critical when it comes to the slip bobber rig and fishing with slip bobbers
Cast out and then twitch and pump the lure back erratically just below the surface