What size circle?

**brinley45cal** · 03-20-2012, 04:39 PM

I normally dont use circles for cut bait,i normally use kahles for that, but for bluegill heads would a 5/0 gamma octopus circle be big enough you think? or should i use the big 8/0? i hook mine through the bottom lip and run it up through the nose.

**BUDMEISER01** · 03-20-2012, 05:06 PM

I would use 8/0 and up, that's what I do.

**Knockoutz89** · 03-21-2012, 09:57 PM

Originally Posted by brinley45cal

I normally dont use circles for cut bait,i normally use kahles for that, but for bluegill heads would a 5/0 gamma octopus circle be big enough you think? or should i use the big 8/0? i hook mine through the bottom lip and run it up through the nose.

i use 5/0 team catfish hooks they have never failed me there way stronger than the gama's and just as sharp

**jworth** · 03-21-2012, 10:14 PM

5/0 seems small for a head. I use 4/0 for shrimp and shad chunks but would trust an 8/0 more for bluegill heads.

**rocket256** · 03-21-2012, 10:24 PM

Originally Posted by BUDMEISER01

I would use 8/0 and up, that's what I do.

Im with you on that Buddy. Thats all I use when it comes down to circle hooks.

**idahoron** · 03-21-2012, 10:33 PM

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**rocket256** · 03-21-2012, 10:36 PM

Originally Posted by idahoron

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**catfisherman369** · 03-21-2012, 10:48 PM

I think it would depend on the size of gill and how big you are cutting the heads .

There are days I cant get but 4 to 5 inch gills so for them a 5/0 would work fine , but I may cut it back half through the gut pocket . So a 8/0 to a 10/0 may be the proper choice .

On big gills 8 to 10 inches the head would be a pretty big bait so no smaller then a 8/0 for me .

I use alot of 5/0 and 7/0 for bluegill fillets and rarely miss a fish .

I dont use alot of gill heads as the fillets and live out produce the heads where I fish .

**brinley45cal** · 03-22-2012, 11:43 AM

Originally Posted by Knockoutz89

i use 5/0 team catfish hooks they have never failed me there way stronger than the gama's and just as sharp

ive used the team catfish hooks and didnt like them much,if your speaking of the double action hooks.i missed alot of fish with them where as with the gamma hooks there good as caught.