Dongle circle hook

[philthefish]

Has anyone tried this method instead of the perfection loop for attaching the hook to a dongle rig the guy off vmo says it works any body else's thoughts would be great

 

[SirGunner]

Has anyone tried this method instead of the perfection loop for attaching the hook to a dongle rig the guy off vmo says it works any body else's thoughts would be great

I tried it but found the hook can get stuck at the wrong angle sometimes causing missed fish So I've gone back to a loop

 

[philthefish]

I tried it but found the hook can get stuck at the wrong angle sometimes causing missed fish So I've gone back to a loop

I think if the eye of the hook was the other way then I think it would work better

 

[Cwab]

Has anyone tried this method instead of the perfection loop for attaching the hook to a dongle rig the guy off vmo says it works any body else's thoughts would be great

Give it a whirl am sure some will adopt the method.

 

[SirGunner]

I think if the eye of the hook was the other way then I think it would work better

I thought that also to start with but I think it would still cause the same problem. The eye sometimes travels up the side of the clip and locks in wrong position and stops the free movement of the hook

 

[Busanga]

Some circle hooks come from factory with a small welded ring on them so methinks a very small split ring would be better ??

 

[Busanga]

This may be of interest...

How to Fish Ring Hooks

Using ringed hooks can help you catch more offshore.

www.fishtrack.com

 

[crablante]

Some circle hooks come from factory with a small welded ring on them so methinks a very small split ring would be better ??

I was thinking the same thing - because the Breakaway links (i love them) have too much structure to them - you need something clean and simple.

I've seen the VMO video but can't remember why he thought it was a good idea - maybe to change hooks quickly? What's the rush!

 

[Busanga]

This got me thinking... so I just made my own.. had a #5 Owner circle hook.. heated eye slightly.. opened it a put a small welded ring in from an assist hook of a jig and closed it up.. voila.. ring hook..

 

[philthefish]

This got me thinking... so I just made my own.. had a #5 Owner circle hook.. heated eye slightly.. opened it a put a small welded ring in from an assist hook of a jig and closed it up.. voila.. ring hook..

Will it weaken the hook heating it up ?

 

[goose]

This got me thinking... so I just made my own.. had a #5 Owner circle hook.. heated eye slightly.. opened it a put a small welded ring in from an assist hook of a jig and closed it up.. voila.. ring hook..

Use a swivel or if not wanting to heat the hook use a split ring.

 

[flappy]

Or some form of coated braid hook length.. they have been using this rig some years in the carp fishing world.

 

[flappy]

 

[Shirleycodlin]

Do away with the loop.
Use a standard J hook instead.
Then use a semi circle above that.
In other words, a pennel

 

[Live in hope]

Tried the link but found the bend was too tight and could cause the hook not to set so went back to the loop system. Apart from this my hook up rate is no different to a penal and really negates deep hooking fish. The only thing I wouldn’t really use em for is bass but then again just like saltwater carp. For my ray ,hound etc fishing I would rather be putting them back with the least amount of damage or fumbling about trying to remove two swallowed hooks.

 

[Busanga]

Use a swivel or if not wanting to heat the hook use a split ring.

Post in thread 'Dongle circle hook' https://www.talkseafishing.co.uk/threads/dongle-circle-hook.8941/post-424922

 

[Busanga]

Or some form of coated braid hook length.. they have been using this rig some years in the carp fishing world.

Interesting.. but not for toothy critters tho..

 

[Busanga]

Will it weaken the hook heating it up ?

That am not sure..

 

[flappy]

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[Busanga]

Kryston Snake Bite

Key Features One of the most successful hook-length ever developed Revolutionary, incredibly abrasion resistant, high strength braided inner core Encapsulated in a super tough, anti-tangle, 24 layer hi-tech polymer coating Can be used with or without coating Offers superb presentation of bait...

www.anglingdirect.co.uk

Never seen this stuff before..