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bertyboy2008
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#1 Post by bertyboy2008 »

i just bought a pack of size 1 circle hooks is it true they are self hooking and will i still end up with small flatties etc still latching on??
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Re: circle hooks

#2 Post by MC »

i use small cirlce hooks too and each flounder i have caught has been hooked in the side of the mouth, just remember dont strike just wind in
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#3 Post by immunecfg »

i tried them the other nite, they work a treat, esp with LSD's!!!
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#4 Post by doggie3131 »

lads just wondering where did you get the circle hooks, think there a great idea!!
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