Pike Fishing With Circle Hooks (New PB!)

[@johnclarke4117]

Thanks for your circle hook dead bait video. I will use this method from now on. I'm 73 now and have been an angler since I was 10 so I've caught a lot of good fish, and many 20 lb pike. The best fight I've ever had was when a cormorant swam under water round the bend on the Royal Military Canal found my dead bait. The first I knew of it was when my rod started levitating out of the front rest. Grabbing my rod in shock started playing the bird 50 ft up in the air. The bird was in the air, then back in the canal, on the surface, under water, going east back round the bend, then back in the air going back west. This went on for about 45 minutes and I was on my own and knackered. Finally I managed to get it netted, then the fun started. Another 4o minutes to get one size 6 treble out of the tip of its beak. It was chaos trying to unhook it without getting stabbed. When finally I got the hook out and it flew off, it had a shake in the air and had the cheek to wag its tail at me. I was still in shock and needless to say every fish that was in the area was half a mile away by now. I will be using one circle hook from now on, thanks mucka. John C in Battle, east Sussex.

[@joaquimioakim229]

😂

[@billymorris-watts3766]

I hate them birds always poaching fish of my spot

[@easyfishing1936]

Thank you for posting this video. I switched to circle hooks a couple of years ago and find most are hooked in the scissors and I'm glad you you mentioned about people still using mono with treble hooks, some people will never learn!!

[@scott-bz6eb]

Am a beginner for pike fishing and am learning everything from this channel its crazy the difference circle hook make and much better for the fish would they work the same on lures

[@oliverroberts2492]

What are they expecting not for a pikes razor sharp teeth to bite through mono

[@BUSHCRAPPING]

@@scott-bz6eb probably not nearly as a good on lures but they would catch a fish, even a piece of twitched bread and lettuce will catch pike,perch and bass so anything is possible. i almost got a tench to hit an elastic band once but he missed the hook. fish are crazy and will surprise us all.

[@Lunatix246]

Some people just don't give a shit, they just want to catch :(

[@jw-k5663]

Also curious about the mono/treble thing. What's bad about it? I don't use mono except for some leaders, but the few times I've gone for pike I usually use a black wire leader.

[@uther313]

Myself and my friend have been using single circle hooks for live baiting for years hook up rate it's excellent. We always lip hook and have had great success. Good to see other people using this method so much better for the fish

[@markhannon1796]

What size hooks would you recommend using?

[@johnmeakin5064]

I watched this the other day and as I was starting my 2022 winter campaign today so I changed things around a little using circle hooks and winding down like you explained. I had 6 fish in total biggest just over 10lb and all hooked in the scissors. Absolutely brilliant advise. Many thanks

[@makeorwellfictionagain3553]

Tried using circle hooks today. 3/0 with mackerel float fished in the margins of my local canal. Had 3 fish take the bait and only lost one. 11lb was the biggest and as you said. All the fish landed were hooked perfectly in the scissors! Excellent stuff! Thanks for the vid/advice!

[@jamiemarchant2687]

Thank you very much.I live on a big lake in Sweden and it's full of pike and perch. The locals don't care at all about fish safety. I have already changed all my trebles on my lures to singles, but now this is has given me another avenue to explore.

[@woodpile20]

already have caught a 30# Blue Cat off of these (going to try to get a 60#+ next year). kzbin.infoUgkxzXmlErSqVAEGWFEKO530BvTqFDw53QW3 Definitely very strong, and sharp. Additionally, the gap is wide enough to actually hook a fish (not always the case with circle hooks). I purchased the 8/0, but probably should have got the 9/0 (they seem slightly smaller than other 8/0 hooks). Additionally, having the point in-line helps if you drift fish. I have yet to get a serious snag with one of these hooks.

[@Jessebella1]

Imagine being a roach in that water though, not one second would you be relaxed lol

[@richbrown9690]

that's where pedos go when they die :)

[@Jessebella1]

@@kianmario8476 First, tell me something, are mars bars smaller than they were years ago?

[@richswain7154]

Congrats on the PB Ginge, very good explanation and tuition vlog, lets hope more anglers get into using circles instead of trebles. Yes, trebles have their place, but for most non lure tactics, circles are the way forward. Thanks for the upload Rich

[@williammclauchlan2610]

Great informative video,my son wants to deadbait for pike and this is the only way I want him to do it, primarily for the fish's welfare but also for ease of unhooking.Thank you for sharing!

[@jeffdavison8421]

Excellent video regarless of the camera. As a long time Pike fisherman in Michigan Ive never used circle hooks. Never even thought about it. Your set up gets it done well. That was a fine Jack.

[@tattoos1988]

Great video mate I’ve always used lures and spinners for pike and perch now you have shown me a new way of how to fish dead baits safely with circle hooks thanks mate some cracking crocs caught 👍🎣

[@mpbrooks]

Love your videos mate, I'm a Scotsman living in Ozz and I miss the coarse fishing so much. Good on you for discussing pike welfare too, it's so important.

[@KeefsCattys]

Excellent advice on pike safety. Really appreciate you promoting the use of circles.. I've seen too many pike dead with trebles in their throats. Tight lines

[@dougseivwright]

Two casts. 2 Pike on float fished deadbait smelt with circle hooks. Followed your guide and perfect hook up in the scissors 😎 made unhooking so much easier! Thank you 😊

[@riverfossfishing]

Another great video. Explanation about circle hooks and how to set them was so helpful. Never fished them but might give it a go. Looks easier to rig dead baits too!

[@pescaconchuchin4277]

do you have a video showing the rig

[@MrSugrue]

Good to see this I have been using and going on to all the Pike fishermen around Bristol and Bath about circle hooks for 2 years I love them Had fish up to 25.12 lbs on them

[@rivercityfishing9103]

Great out of the box thinking once again, I wish all bait anglers used circle hooks there would be lots more big pike around my neck of the woods. And congrats on the PB she's a beast!!

[@alliwhitehouse778]

When I can't see you talking I think you sound like Tyson fury. Why is this man fishing and not boxing 😂 Great video as always man!

[@tomwilliamson6544]

Now you’ve said that I can’t not hear it

[@dantecarp]

Lol

[@The_ginger_fisherman]

I get this a lot on here yet neither myself or the girlfriend can hear it haha It'll not be long before my hair is like his as well

[@robunited848]

🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@richardhughes506]

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[@dubiozabrximo5615]

Every pike fisherman should see this video

[@BlackCountryPiker]

What result Chris! Belting fish Great info on the circle hooks too 👍

[@steventyreman3642]

Thanks for this one ginger this is how I'm going to try catch my first pike. So much better for both angler and the fish....

[@derekirelandsirsmokepotalo1152]

Great bit of advice on the pike in the hot weather and the way to set the hook nice 👌 and easy. Another great video Chris Keep them coming 👍

[@LondonPredatorAngler]

Firstly wanna congrats on a NEW personal Best, same it didn't make the 20 mark, but a few oz short and an impressive fish none the less, Weldone fella! Secondly, I have been Piking for 21 years and never used circle hooks, been thinking about it for some time now, espesh using them Catfishing pass few seasons, watching this video you made has given me the confidence to try them this season coming, if I ever get out. I not shy in coming forward and moving with the times and you certainly have gave me a lot to think about Mr Bartle. Weldone again on a great video fella!

[@timholt8141]

Great video. Will definitely be giving these hooks a go. Trebles are a right pain to remove sometimes. Can see this way working on our local canal. Thanks for posting.!

[@rockysranch4405]

Listen bro this channel is fat true honest fishing not all commercial carp or carp lakes that are so stocked I wonder how the fight for oxygen this is proper fishing I love pike the first fish I caught at 12 year old on a rod and reel from the pound shop mad times

[@Deathst4lker]

Great video and some cracking fish, Chris - well done on the new pb ! Nice one

[@iggie1439]

I left England for Australia back in 1975. I used to do a lot of fishing before I left but I do not remember there being so many Pike around. As there been a big increase since the 70s ?

[@wholelottadc]

Congrats on your new PB. Absolute stunning fish 🎣

[@JungleOldSkooler]

I've been using double treble for dead bait, so I can set the hooks after a short run but seeing how effective this is, I will switch to circle hook for sure. I always hope to have only one hook set in the lip or something... And it usually works, but you dont risk with circle hooks. Nice one mate.

[@dell639]

What a fish 🐠 congratulations on your new pb Chris keep em coming 🎣

[@WildWorld1]

Another fantastic one mate! Love watching your content and love the fact that you have noticed how badly some people fish so you provided an easy solution. Keep it up, tight lines 🎣

[@stevealldridge5758]

Caught my first 20lb on circle hook .use them all the time now for river fishing.

[@andyscott4898]

Really good to see somenody taking the time to try to educate the idiots that think trebles and mono are all you need to catch pike. All nicely hooked and treated with the respect they deserve and congrats on your PB beautiful fish. 👏👏👏👏

[@ONEMANUNITX]

Just subbed. Hopefully your not big enough channel where you don't read comments. Honestly this video.is great example of proper teaching a method. Good enough audio and video..more importantly your straight to the point. No faffing. No stupid intro journey music. Facts..no time wasted. How.it.should be. I've been float.fishing this weekend. Caught.roach small to 8inchs in a slow river. Pretty sure I've seen signs of bigger things. Never ever done anything other than float fish for silver. But what you show in this video is exactly what I'd be happy to try. Even just for perch. Biggest.thing I've caught is 2.5lb.perch. lol

[@graemethorne677]

Good vid sound info on traces, good to see the circle hooks in action for pike I think I'm a convert. Worth mentioning that when the weather gets really warm it is essential to hold the pike in the water to allow it to recover and not let go until it really makes a good effort to get away as they will fight like crazy in the warm weather.

[@charlesmerry3274]

Excellent. Proves there is absolutely no need for trebles or multi hook rigs.

[@davidbeckett5962]

Hi mate Just seen this video, that’s the one thing that put me off dead baiting in the past is getting the trebles out of the pike, this way is a lot better and thanks to you video I will be trying it, I do a lot of spinning but fancy the dead baiting again now. Keep up the good work mate 👍

[@santahill]

Beautiful fish! Especially that last one! Similar size to my pb! Makes me want to dig out the tackle, get some circle hooks and some deads and go for a walk!

[@zxvjy]

Well done spreading the word and showing all the doubters how good circles are.

[@johnduncan933]

I have now been using single size 2 circle hooks for 10 months. Caught numerous pike of all sizes up to mid doubles. Almost all hooked in the scissors. The only issue I have had is getting the hooks out at times. It is counter-intuitive they don't remove in the same way as normal hooks but you soon get the hang of it.

[@mattbarker3873]

is your clutch intentionally loose when you are winding down? most of the winding down was against the clutch rather than the hook

[@spfbaits]

Sometimes people have it intentionally loose and control the drag with a finger on the spool. Not so much with heavy gear like this more light tackle coarse fishing Id use it as a technique.

[@mattbarker3873]

@@spfbaits ​ @spf_fishing They don't intentionally have it that loose, you're not gaining any line or maintaining any tension, any seasoned angler will have clutch set correctly and then feathers the spool to slow the runs down or when they need to tighten up. If you are fishing lighten id question the point in fishing off the clutch at all.

[@spfbaits]

@@mattbarker3873 I literally only have one example of when I use it, because I don't have a centre pin reel. When I'm trotting small streams keeping the bail arm open feathering out the line with my finger, I like to have the drag set loosely, incase on the off chance a huge brownie or seatrout will take the bait, so then I can flick the bail arm down knowing my 2-3lb mainline isn't going to instantly snap because the drags set loose which is at my control.

[@spfbaits]

@@mattbarker3873 can you clarify what a seasoned angler is? Or Is it just someone who doesn't think for themselves and slates anyone for doing things differently.

[@mattbarker3873]

@@spfbaits don't get sensitive i haven't slated anyone, im questioning why he in that instance while using a lure is fishing with a clutch that loose or when playing a fish. Not the application of using a light clutch in trotting, or when carp fishing without a baitrunner with a QD etc etc neither of which involve trying to gain line on a fish.

[@stringsgb8833]

Cracking pike and great fish care. Well done mate, enjoyed the vid

[@marcelpalm6280]

Thank you so much for this great tutorial video - what kinda knot are you using to tie the hook onto the 20 pound wire trace ? Tnx again !

[@michaelboyle9889]

Loved the video that PB pike you caught was awesome and easy release with the circle hooks i will need try them 🎣👍👍

[@RalphBellairs]

I'm convinced. I've never liked treble hooks - always considered them to be a bit Victorian - so it's an easy conversion for me.

[@giorgiotatananni9652]

I ended up using circle hooks only, even on lures. The one with the double bend that you're using are the best: fishes basically hook themselves and you can't possibly deep hook them. Nice video, nice catches.

[@caseyxiang]

Thank you! Circle hook is always my favorite when it comes to live bait or dead bait.

[@MIlManMatty]

Amazing fish congrats 👍 and i will 100% be using circle hooks for dead baiting from now on 👌 #pikeslivesmatter 😛

[@OrigamiILY]

yo if you re really interested in pike fishing try using some mid zized spoons like 24grams or 32grams and slowly reel in while twitchinh pikes goes crazy for it :)

[@makeorwellfictionagain3553]

#plm

[@pikehunterstv5712]

I use a 80 lbs trace with 15 inch of spare trace with a large single treble hook but I squeeze the barbs half way down and bend the end of the barb upwards it hold the fish on but it's a lot easier to get hook out and strait through the back of a roach / perch live bait or sprat mackerel any rlly oily fish but defo gonna try these circle hooks 👍🏻good vid mate

[@led5762]

hi great video have just bought a few single circle hook traces ,i fish lough erne in northern ireland there are huge pike in it do i hook full herring or shads with hook exposed thru the dorsal

This lake is beautiful and has big fish, congratulations your fishing was incredible. Hug and good fishing always.👍🎣😉

[@freshnorthwest6756]

u should see how many guys here in the US miss fish cause they think they have to set the hook with some incredible hulk strength, i always laugh at them cause they are usually the types that like to use clever words and catch phrases while fishing and they end up sounding REALLY corny lol... Thats a really cool fishing location, having access to pike like that here would almost guarantee closed waters unfortunately. People in this country cant be even close to responsible enough to care for a fishing location like that, they would ruin it.... Keep up the great videos man!!! gonna check out more of them after this!!

[@robertgreenaway5166]

Nice fish mate! Feel the same about some of the cyclist on my local stretch. They come flying down. It’s mad how it’s illegal to ride on public footpaths but can ride at 20mph + on the tow paths!!

[@landyrescue3068]

I've been using circle hooks for a couple of years now for all my pike fishing. So much easier to deal with than trebles, and virtually every time gets the perfect hook hold straight in the scissors so as far as I'm concerned much better and safer for the fish. I find best thing to do is let them swallow it deep and then reel in slowly until feel resistance and then set the hook. I haven't used trebles since I found them!!

[@61diemai]

Thanks a lot for the insight , I will definetely try these circle hooks on predatory fish like perch , pike , zander and eel as well. I figure out , that even , when the fish swallows the bait deeper, it will get pulled out of the gorge again for the hook to finally find grip in the corner of the mouth or the lips. I might even try to experiment with circleshooks on the stocker trout in our fishing club's ponds, but this might get difficult , as one has to but a small styrofoam pop-up on the hook as well to render the bait floating.

[@canalpiker7546]

Quality video & tips as always. Congrats on the pb. That's a Stunning canal pike from any cut. Well in 👍

[@oliverroberts2492]

Good job on that chunk mate and spread the awareness of how useful circle hooks are for people like beginners to pike fishing 🎣🐊👌

[@Vissenbijdewaterkant]

Great video and Pike! That's a big PB PIKE Well done! Thank you for the information how too set the hook with a circle hook!

[@stanwilson8089]

Great vid as usual,no lack of explanation,which is great.

[@e.a297]

Hi, What do you call this kind of river fish used as live bait?! We have it in our area so much but don't know it's scientific name?! The one is used in thumbnail

[@cresspoobear1904]

E. A looks like a chub en.m.wiktionary.org/wiki/Squalius_cephalus

[@brotherterrence]

Your content > video quality

[@The_ginger_fisherman]

Thanks bruh

[@markhannon1796]

@@The_ginger_fisherman What size circle hooks would you recommend using?

[@craigwagner327]

Hi, great video, i just have a couple questions. I just got started bobber fishing for pike with circle hooks. I am going to use a trolling rod with a level wind reel and a rod with a spinning reel. I will be using bluegill and perch in the 4 to 5 inch range. My question is: when im using the trolling rod with the level wind reel, am i supposed to cast bait,put reel in free spool with bait clicker on and put in rod holer or dont put in free spool? And on the spinning reel, do i cast out put in rod holder with bail left open or close the bail? Also how long do you let pike take the bait before reeling in? Thanks

[@johncoombs3128]

I’ve been on single 1/0 catfish hooks almost a circle hook,all hook ups in the scissor of the jaw,good confidence booster for those still on trebles

[@needham831]

Another awesome vid Chris. Congratulations on your new PB. In winter I suspect that fish will go 20 plus...get your circle hook into it then...😊

[@gonz0314jon]

Cheers for the great video I've been fishing for perch recently with worm and have lost 3 pike after they've took my worm and bit thru my line I've just got some wire traces through the post and I'll get myself some circle hooks after watching this 🎣🎣👍

[@dennis.the.drummer]

Hello Mr Ginger I have a "noob" fishing question. Is it possible to do this same "in the scissor" technique with a lure?

[@fishingnorfolk]

Brilliant video thanks. I had literally just bought some circle hook's. Thanks for the tips on how to use them properly 👍

[@thephotographer539]

Must get some of these then. The bane of my pike fishing is treble hooks entangled in the landing net mesh.

[@baldieman64]

I tend to go stealth when deadbating at close range on very public waters. People notice a "pike float" but a waggler works just as well and if you are using it with fairly heavy tackle, most aglers will assume you are a bit of a noddy and walk on without comment or a second thought. 19 is a very good canal pike. The best I've managed from a cut was 14 but these are precious fish and the nets and setlines brigade will clear them out without a second thought if you advertise their presence.

[@troyfish8165]

Pure genius my friend I love this technique. Way more my style 😎 simple brother my hats off to you!!

[@uniquity4103]

this video landed me a 26.8 lbs pike back in june, thanks man :)

[@JohnDoe-jc3cl]

Nice

[@marctomkins]

Nice hook set’s, that’s the exact method I’ve fished for sharks before.

[@jasonrenshaw9010]

I have recently bought some circle hooks but not used them yet, that was very interesting to see them in use.

[@Norgeolli]

Fantastic Video! Very impressive. The way u set the hook . Healthfully for every Pike. Well done!

[@derryjones1029]

I havent been subscribed long so im watch old vids of yr and I love them especially small streams and rivers 1 u done👍

[@damianowens5066]

Brilliant video mate I have just started course fishing again and was wondering about circle hooks for pike and after watching your video I think it's the way forward! Two years ago I was out on my mates charter boat fishing for blue shark down In Plymouth, we were using circle hooks but it was quite difficult to remove the hooks because of the shape of the hook and the barb, I suggest flattening the barb which we did and it was obviously a lot easier to get the hooks out, but because of the shape of the hooks we didn't loose any fish! A lot of the time we were using live mackerel and even with the flattened barb the mackerel stayed on. I definitely think circle hooks should be used a lot more in course fishing specially for predators! Stunning fish mate 😉🎣👍

[@DJKarfunkel]

Great video, I will be using circle hooks for the first time this autumn/winter, seems so much better for the pike and much easier to take out

[@ozlarmtb8006]

Thanks for including the fish's safety in the video

[@skrqlle]

I ALWAYS use single circles - (almost) ALWAYS in the scissors ! Grats in new PB!

[@Accyboom]

Great video. I've been wanting to know how to 'strike' with circle hooks for a while. I've seen it written but never seen a video on it. Thanks for the video. Cheers.

[@PaulsKoipond]

good tips mate, and congratulations on new PB

[@Dreamlink91]

stupid question but would that work if i had realistic gummy fish instead, on that hook?

[@stephenbrady4447]

Well done on the new pb 👍 lovely fish mate.

[@BUSHCRAPPING]

i wonder if circle hooks will do well catching chub and perch with minnows when the river opens? or other tiny silvers/tiddlers? and on what rig? i prefer float fishing with live minnows but should i change to a ledger set up? heavy lead, lighter bombs/ afew shot? running? semi fixed? i have no idea what to do im knind of thinking a chubber might put them off? and because the perch and chub can be smallder the setting of the hook (just reeling in) might not be as successful? (because small roach are harder to catch with bolt rigs) also would a circle would well for a bolt rig for carp and maybe barbel? so many questions about circle hooks

[@jonraggett4093]

No point in a circle with a bolt rig, it would make it less effective. They are good for live baiting with minnows though. Also, perch have no issue with a chubber float for live bait.

[@tobiasjohansson9810]

How big circle hooks do you use? Thanks for a good video 🤜🏻🤛🏻

[@spyrothedragon3431]

Iv always been afraid to target pike due to the possibility of deep hooking a fish and causing it damage. This seems to be the way forward. Thanks man, top quality content:

[@vtrmcs]

Try lures and go prepared with a proper net, forceps and gloves etc. You wont ever truly deep hook a pike using a lure and go big, they will take enormous baits, even the jacks.

[@brianr9529]

@@vtrmcs you don't nerd gloves. Man up.

[@brianr9529]

Use trebles but don't wait long before striking. Size 8

[@jndfishing4693]

Thanks for another great vid Chris! Can you post a link for where to buy the circle hooks you use and the brand/size you have found to be most effective! Cheers

[@cheryl.539]

This video was brilliant. Great to watch. This was how I use to catch pike by the method you used. Can you produce more videos like this please?

[@markedmondson5364]

Well done on the new PB, you’ve definitely earned it.👍👍👍👍

[@White_Tiger93]

Hi, where can I buy/ get this circle hook you use in the video?

[@breadscout]

where is this? looks like a Stella spot

[@mattwooldridge6300]

Well done Chris awesome fishing that last fish was a beast The old general public don’t half make me laugh

[@queztu7898]

Definitely going to use circle hooks thanks for the tips! Great vid 👍

[@Jamiehalkett1]

The professor, gonna start using circle hooks.. only one place to learn lol

[@drkraw]

Hey what kind of rod would you use for this type of deadbaiting on the move?

[@CulturedGrug90]

Such a good fishing channel deserves way more subs

[@krokajan1]

what size circle hook you recomend for zander? I deadbait small fish like 7cm

[@juicey70jg]

Just wondering where you got your bait from ? I'm assuming that there are small chub in the canal as the rivers are still shut until 16th June.

[@The_ginger_fisherman]

Used some dead course fish from the freezer and some fresh live from the canal :)