What Fishings Hooks to Use and WHEN: J hooks, Circle Hooks, Treble Hooks

[@adamy6485]

Awesome to see somebody who respects the sport and the wildlife. There is no need to hurt the fish especially when you are fishing to catch and release

[@aumelb]

@Cole Johnston where we live, the law requires to release any caught fish less than 20 cm in length. So, people do fish to eat but still have to catch and release a lot.

[@bobfrancisco7957]

That is what drew me to this site.

[@isaiguevara2871]

Fuck catcH and release. Spending money for notHing. Obviously if it’s a small fisH I’ll let it go but my guy 😂😂 wHere’s your reward at tHe end of tHe day? Putting food on tHe table is wHere it’s at. If you fisHing for any otHer reason I don’t know wHat to tell you

[@Chandler490]

@@isaiguevara2871 🥜 brain.

[@laurakable]

@@isaiguevara2871 ikr

[@marctheriault]

Been struggling trying to swap out my treble hooks on lures with something that works. The inline hook was the mystery clue I wasn't aware of. Thanks, man!!

[@kevinprime6795]

never knew inline hooks existed, good to know!

[@slick66]

Get a good pair of O ring pliers and a box of locking O rings..most of my hard baits have very sharp hooks I changed and many have a Buck tail jig on the end

[@simonwiggin7824]

My favourate hook is one with a fish on it !

[@jmwilliams1968]

🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@HeySkipper]

Haha can’t argue with that

[@simonwiggin7824]

@@HeySkipper 😂still good video though dude

[@AndrewFishman]

Simao W - Livebait fan are you? ;)

[@SignaturebeautyNet]

Thanks for the information, great video

[@dongargano5306]

Absolutely love your piece on NOT using treble hooks. I'm getting rid of all of mine on my surface lures, and any others sitting in my tackle box!

[@KaliCal]

I used the circle hook for the first time last weekend and caught 3 hardhead catfish, one 22 inches, my biggest yet. I am now sold on the circle hook, much better for catch and release. Thanks for your awesome content.

[@yswizzle5072]

I drive my elder fishing buddies crazy with all my questions but, being a newbie, I learn so much. It's totally worth asking. Mostly trial and error works for me.

[@kenliu808]

Really nice to see you care about the fishes. Maybe the world would be a better place if there are more people like you. Thank you for sharing.

[@SDkd619]

I love how you strive to teach everyone. I literally learn something new almost every clip 🤘🏼 thanks skipper

[@JohnWick-dp6vp]

I've never liked treble hooks for all the reasons you listed I've loved fishing since I was five and you've changed the way I'll fish having the info on how to change out the treble hooks properly instead of trial and error. People who think fishing is simple are terribly misinformed. Vids like this make me fall in love with fishing all over again. Subbed!

[@greenshot321]

you should create a beginners playlist. i remmeber when i was a newbie it was hard n intimidating figuring everything out

[@LadyVoldemort]

I am there at this very moment...

[@ApexIXMR]

Same with me. 🤓

[@romeoguevara9132]

Thank you. I enjoy every video you bring out. Hope you more success this 2025! ❤

[@willfishing5605]

I've tied the same knot my whole life on everything I've ever tied on (line to line not included) and I've never lost a fish from a knot coming out, and I've caught a lot of fish, I don't even know what it's called either, trilene knot maybe. The best knot is the one you can tie blindfolded in a snowstorm and have complete confidence in. Good video, love your channel!

[@echooutdoors2149]

I made my own knot and have the same experience. It's just an overhand loop with a few more overhand knots to secure it lol.

[@kevindonghuiwang4417]

what hook and knot do you use?

[@bjj4834]

Omgosh THANK YOU!! I just ran across your video! I love you! I learned so much . Never had anyone to teach me about fishing . I just used whatever I had. Now I know better. God bless.

[@areus2016]

Senko: "You have to use different knots for different hooks" Me: *uses snell knot for everything*

[@hustonwitt9425]

Or the clinch knot

[@lohhjjlohicv6829]

Learn the uni knot most versitile one

[@TimParker1]

not picking, just genuinely curious as to why?

[@cathyc2665]

@@TimParker1 me to.... Obviously why I'm Watching this video 😁😁

[@miriamcash]

I swear😂

[@andrewbrooks7142]

Nice to see someone speak something with good reasoning. I made the same choices with hooks many years ago, as well as a couple others... There is one thing with this video, & that is when replacing the trebles on a lure, the in-line hooks should be put on so that the point is towards the rear of the lure. when pulled through the water, lures with the point towards the back will simply bump over any obstacle, while they will snag into things when the point faces forward as you did in this video.

[@Te0L0ser]

I should get to replacing trebles of my hard plastic lures with those inline hooks. Thanks for the suggestion Senko.

[@Cat-jm5nn]

Thank you for the helpful information. Beginner to saltwater fishing here. I love how you explain and make it as simple as possible to learn. I have used the trebble hook on spinners for freshwater. Not a fan of the trebble. I have had a bigger fish take 2 of the hooks and it wasn't a fun time getting the hooks out.

[@104silvae]

Awesome video with a great positive message. If there is any little bit of information i can share is that switching out treble hooks is a great idea. I do a lot of bass fishing and i replace my spooks, rattle traps, rooster tails, and crankbaits with inline hooks. Hook up ratio is less but its worth it to be able to lip a bass with out getting hooked myself! Stay safe folks! Tight lines!

[@HeySkipper]

Thanks for tuning in and sharing:)

[@scotthuber7094]

A noobie fisherman here and there aren't that many 101 videos for us so thank you!

[@martinpaul6146]

When replacing trebles on lures you may need to add weight to replace what you have removed for balance . This can be done by using Storm suspend strips (I think they are called in the states) also remember a sizes in singles are different to trebles. There are charts available out there to make the job easier. We also have a semi- circle hook here in UK, it’s slightly easier to get a worm on. 👍

[@hiddenharvest4203]

ive been fishing for more than 30 yrs and still learn from you

[@prasannahhentsmogan1308]

Great videos you make. 04:44 I watched a few videos on how to change to inline single hooks. It is suggested that back hook should face the tail away from the front hook. Keep up the good work.

[@MrRickSteele]

You been fishing for "years", hahaha I been fishing for 52 years now, I began when I was 10. That being said like you said many years were spent learning and often not helpful however even more recently (last few years have been great), I have been learning even more thanks to youtube and those like you!

[@V-C137]

I appreciate it that you care about the fish, I too hate the treble hook

[@tuwhelzreally741]

I love your videos. I watch every single one of them almost 3 years now. I learn so much from you. Keep up the great work.

[@jimking2299]

I'm going to replace the trebles on a bunch of my lures with barbless singles. It's mostly to protect the many undersized pike you catch here, whether you want to or not. For such fierce predators, pike are kind of delicate and their huge mouths are prone to really serious hook extraction problems. Also, I troll a bit in some weedy places, so singles shouldn't harvest so many weeds. I would rather miss a strike than kill a fish.

[@slick66]

There are even weedless designs that are far sharper and will drag thru almost everything

[@walttullis8252]

Ahhh. Now I get it. Second year of surf fishing and didn’t want to sound too stupid in the tackle shop! Thanks.

[@TheHunting123abc]

I love the circle hooks for all fishing even for bait fish haven’t really used triple hooks much but for mullet

[@anglership9563]

TheHunting123abc there called treble hooks the 3

[@laurakable]

@@anglership9563 true

[@mariesjohnson783]

Thank you for that. Am just learning how to use a fishing line and you really help me on how to choose what hook is better to use.

[@forestercachero]

You're my new teacher now. Newbie here. 😊😊😊

[@BigT962]

Good to know about that in-line hook for lures! I’ve always just clipped points or replaced with a standard j-hook, never knew there were hooks specifically for that purpose. Last time I used a treble was for catfishing and it left too big of a hole in its mouth. Trebles are okay for catch and cook but I now try to avoid using them for catch and release. Best ones I’ve found are regular worm hooks for bass, and j-hooks and circles for catfish. Another tip is to pinch the barb points down to make more of a “bump” shape than an actual barb for catch and release. Thanks for this vid man!

[@cclark8108]

the trebble hooks on my lures are the safest thing too fish in the world (Cause I have never ever caught a fish on one ) LOL

[@saintvalentine4040]

😂 mine too

[@Brianuyahoo]

That’s why they call it fishing rather than catching! LOL

[@james_7749]

OMG.. I thought I am the only one. lol.

[@Baksan_Dog1988]

Me three here 😂

[@hermanata2451]

The other day I hooked a trout on a rooster tail with a treble hook. I got the fish with all 3 hooks on the upper and lower parts of its mouth and I felt horrible. Not a big fan of treble hooks either. I also didnt know about the circle hook. I feel dumb now lol cause I've been trying to set the hook instead of letting the fish run. I switched to circle hooks because I kept gut hooking fish even with my line tight and keeping my fishing pole in hand. I watched a video about gut hooked fish and that it's best to cut the hook because the fish will dispel it and live most of the time. I'm glad I watched this. I'm a very amateur fisherman so lately I've been doing some research on fishing tackle. Again thanks for the video!

[@KaliCal]

Really liking your channel. As a beginner rod user, I have learned so much and still learning from you guys. Question for you, I find it more comfortable to cast with my right hand, switch to my left hand and reel with my right. Should I be trying to learn to reel with my left or is comfort and normalcy more important?

[@miahjay]

I read that whether you’re right or left handed, that’s the hand that’s supposed to hold the rod and you use your other hand to reel 🙂. I just learned this a few days ago myself 💀

[@FelixgreenYT]

Hold the rod with your strong hand or the rod will fly away when you catch a 20 inch striper.

[@easyfishing1936]

Hi it’s so interesting hearing what hooks anglers in other places use and why. The longshank hook we use is made in fine wire and we use them for worms when sea fishing and the pattern is known as an Aberdeen. We are only slowly adopting circle hooks as our species are different to yours.

[@slick66]

Same here. In Arkansas we called them bait hooks long ago

[@sadin0elenirgerep]

Bro, I love this, this is the exact video I need!!

[@LadyVoldemort]

I like this guy's positive personality. That's what hooked me to this resourceful yet super fun channel.

[@kenliu808]

I remember the barbless hooks I used. Those are great to use on catch and release. Very challenging to keep the fish on during the fight. And of course much less pain and damage to the fish when removing the hook. Just use a plier and pinch the barb in to make your own barbless hook.

[@RiCKTEEZ]

One of your best videos for beginner fishermens

[@davenutsack6198]

Thank you man I never liked using treble hooks and I’ve been wanting to start using lures! I wish they just came with 1 hook 🪝

[@VapidToast]

Dude thank you so much for your hard work and dedication to us and your craft. Truly love sitting down to watch your videos.

[@knowmadd9734]

Bro I really love how you explain things you really cover all the points and are thorough with it. Thank you very much

[@KowboyUSA]

Been using circle hooks pike fishing when using smelt or herrings. They work awesome.

[@loujirizarry77]

Thanks for the video. I just started fishing and I already hate treble hooks. Changing them out for inline hooks isa a great tip. Thanks again.

[@batone76sanchez37]

Trebles Make good grappling hooks for action figures !

[@JohnnySLicK5o4]

batone76 sanchez hell yeah!

[@druschli8368]

they look AWESOME! I was lmao, so funny.

[@chrisg2282]

🤣🤣

[@fives645]

Why the hell have i never thought of this ?! Genius my guy genius.

[@skw1rl]

I've seen people ask for videos that show how to tie flies on to hooks but I haven't seen a video yet 😮 I'm looking forward to seeing one 😊

[@fishwet4908]

I’m going to try a few of my crank baits without treble hooks and use single hooks instead.

[@richardcarmona261]

Hey guys im fairly new to fishing. Any advice on choosing the correct size/type of hook for northern snakehead? I plan to live line with minnows under a floater. Should I use leader? Mono or fluro?? Wire for the teeth??

[@isaac1098]

I have been fishing for about 7 years now... go with the circle hook. They tend to go after the bait, and eat it there. Maybe use about a feet or 2 of leader, steel leader. If your in an area with lots of lily pads or green stuff go for braid. But if not mono is cheaper and worth your money. But also braid has no memory so that is also very good if you might tangle up. When I go fishing for snook, tarpon, mangrove snapper, pinfish , grouper and all that stuff I use 25lb mono, 2ft of steel leader rigged with a sliding weight. It’s really effective and sometimes I don’t use the weight when I use live. But minnows sound just fine for snakehead. Have fun!

[@Veryconfused-66]

I have never used anything but treble hooks all my life. But on the other hand, I always bring the fish home.

[@nellydurban8722]

Me too

[@xicor8684]

2centavos I use size 10 treble hooks they’re tiny I fish salt water mainly speckled trout and flounder and red fish and Spanish mackerels the tiny treble hook size 10 is perfect never loose anything and doesn’t harm undersize fished I haven’t killed much undersize maybe 1 out of 50 and I’ve landed a few 30+ bull reds on size 10 treble hooks amazing I won’t stop they’re the best

[@melaniem4070]

Wow. This is so good! Thanks for helping us newbies out here!

[@pandapuddin5837]

I use lure religiously. And my set up is inlines with the tail hook up and belly hook facing forward. But it's all personal preference because that works for me but not for someone else

[@JoseAlvarez-og9kr]

ALL your videos are great help, keep them coming brother!

[@jordanlee4279]

The shaft is long so I can tie more material on my fly.

[@nevillenaidoo2070]

Hi, my name is Neville, and I'm from South Africa. I love watching your clips, especially the way in wich you catch Blue fish. Here in SA we call them Shad.

[@nerdyherper915]

i feel that treble hooks are good for fish that just slap at lures. but i try to avoid using them when fishing with bait

[@pjurgait]

I learned a lot here. Thank you. I am a late bloomer but really love surf and pier fishing. The uni knot is my go to. Can I get by on that ?

[@michaeleverton4882]

Definitely; I use the uniknot and figure eight knots for everything! That includes tying line into a spool and joining any lines! Always make at Least three coils when forming those knots;- More when tying with thinner lines! I double thinner lines to the my knots, need to concentrate a bit more then! Both knots start a bit different; the horizontal figure 8 shape,- Must be formed, before pulling tight! That way, your coils in the knot will form, (support) next to each other! Catch a big'un! 🙂 🎣🐟🎣 🙂

[@Ghtshronis]

I have used a treble hook on spinners and it takes me 15 to 30 sec to remove. With a standard hook I have spent up to 3 minutes removing the hook. I feel that a treble hook is easily removed from the fish.

[@theredbaron057]

Thanks so much for your videos. I haven’t fished since I was a kid and don’t remember any of the basics. Now it’s time for me to teach my kid and I felt overwhelmed with all the choices. I’ve watched so many of your videos and now feel confident to head out and have a good time. Thank you!

[@michaelmay1317]

I'm new to saltwater fishing I'm definitely trying the inline hook for my topwater plugs. Thank you for the tips

[@textron88]

thanks ,,I have changed to catch and release in most instances so I have refitted all my lures with inline straight hooks ,,,easier on the fish , easy to get the hook out ,no treble hook mess in my net,,thanks for a great video!

[@clintlarvenz2570]

Trebles are a necessary evil for soft baits like cheese, dough balls and such. Not that I target catfish that often but if I do I'll probably be using treble hooks. Also I use a lot of older lures for bass just because I inherited them, old lipless crankbaits, topwater plugs, old wooden rapalas, I leave the trebles on. For other rigs I do like to switch the lures to an inline hook especially since I got into saltwater fishing, and for surf/pier fishing its usually circle hooks or ringed live bait hooks for live lining.

[@joshuawilliams3232]

i was thinking that i mostly use a treble when using softer baits. they do help hold the bait on. maybe we can get a video on how to use soft baits with different hooks?

[@emiliohernandez2790]

Ive been fishing for years and always have an open mind .your video was very informative as what you were aiming for.like you said for beginner's.im sure the makers of treble hooks dont like the comment.but i either take them off to or take the barbs off by bending them with pliers or fileing them smooth.good job.

[@deanzchannel1402]

Good info about hooks...also hate to use the treble hooks...

[@TheKoreanStarrbuck]

I like the concept of the inline hooks! Subbed brother

[@wesharden5345]

I like treble because I usually keep all the legal fish I catch so treble hooks a a thumbs up for me

[@gmagz0647]

Awesome video, this was extremely helpful to a novice fisherman such as myself. Thank you!

[@SmokeSolo1975]

long shaft hooks are used for longer baits such as worms as you can thread the bait up the shank of the hook

[@davidbeard1115]

SmokeSolo33 thats why we used a long shank hook was to thread a crawler on

[@love2fishlive2fish54]

Hell yeah! I have used them all. For poppers i still use both treble and in line hooks. Especially when you are on a bite!

[@spLiffyFOUR20]

i feel like that inline hook on the spook tail end, should be turned the other way, so the the hookset would be on the top of the mouth.

[@asetr3w45]

@J G it lowers the chance of landing the fish if you put it inwards

[@psimhan]

Yes, the inline at the tail should be pointing out.

[@legion8989]

and if it's on crankbait you get snagged less with it pointing outwards

[@Jonathan-jo2xu]

The long shank is to hold the bait better, I like it for its ease of removing from fish mouth. Been doing a lot of bluegill crappie fishing and a Mustad Carlisle size 6 has been working great.

[@SamAshkon1998]

Treble hook gets me a whole lotta seaweed sandwiches

[@Redneck557]

Ya not very good eaters do not suggest eating

[@daj4ckelnz]

Bahahaahshshsh

[@yihhhboi6613]

That's why they called treble hook they're terrible in use

[@marcosmartinez4476]

Hey just wanted to thank you. Keep up the good work! My 6 year old son and i been trying to fish for 3 years still haven’t had any luck. I’m at the point where I don’t care and still have fun going out! I’m learning a TON form your channel. I have no doubt we will catch one soon.

[@samtheaqueductman7410]

My family doesn't practice catch and release we do catch and cook because what is the point of taking a poor fish a nd shoving a sharp hook into its lips and pull it out of the water for it to suffer just to throw it back and let someone else do the same thing to it

[@kaceykociecki4519]

Hey i respect you

[@Imragnar1]

Amen watch dead fish all the time from catch and release I fish my limit regardless of size and stop! You guys are killing way past your limit be ethical

[@marcgigliello4142]

Sans the skeleton, so...you never place fish back. What about the ones to small...you eat that to

[@samtheaqueductman7410]

@@marcgigliello4142 yes, just like how we eat Bluegill, you just scale and gut them, and then deep fry them the bones are too small and soft to pose any threat

[@CITYBOY2XX]

Hi skipper I love watching yo videos I have 3 fishing poles and have circle hooks I'm learning new stuff from you thanks a lot I grew up on fishing 🎣 and it's a hobby for meh

[@endlessawareness]

This was super helpful Brandon....thanks so much. I feel the same way able treble hooks!

[@samsadowitz1724]

For live/natural bait, im in agreement 100%. I dont exactly understand the need for treble hooks and they are very awkward to bait as well. J hooks and their variants are great for targeting very small fish since circle hooks dont run so small. Circle hooks i use for just about all of my bottom fishing situations where my target species has a mouth the size of a small bass or larger (depending on the bait size)

[@UCSPanther20]

I use treble hooks only when the regs allow them and when I intend to keep the fish I catch. They should never be used if your intent is to catch and release.

[@billygunn7575]

I have alway like Surf Fish and never tried different thing like lures and soft baits but over the years watching other I got better and better then I seen your channel been trying your system/methods and that was a big game changer for me. Your you and your family fishing is really cool Your channel is good and learned a lot and I have ordered your salted baits but not the bait box,,, I am going to order soon Keep up the great videos

[@richardalexander7089]

In-line hooks are a thing???

[@djrocktv]

How about hook size which one is effective and recommended for night bait and wait fishing especially for sea Break and snappers.

[@crterr431]

I hooked my self in the knee when diving with a friend and I came up put my knee on the paddle boat and the hook when right into me and my dad came back because he just left and took it out with bad pliers but I still when fishing didn't catch Nothing tho it was fun

[@genegoodwin8925]

We fish our own farm pond and don't mind using treble hooks because we eat the fish we catch. Some people catch and release. We filet and grease. (haha) You did teach me about the circle hook. This is a hook I knew nothing about. Thank you for sharing. I'm going to try some circle hooks this year.

[@izzynorway]

Thank you, man. This is really helpful!!

[@HeySkipper]

Glad it helped!

[@andrewclix..photography3146]

I really lurked something today. I am going to try to change all my treble hooks on my lures . Thanks 🙏

[@andrewgordonn]

i already know about this but i love watching ur videos! u should get a daiwa bg reel they are amazing

[@andrewgordonn]

MR GUPPY 101 for about $100 i would say they are some of the best reels for under 150. and btw who tf is mr china man? im white

[@salramirez3020]

@@andrewgordonn Senko

[@thefriendlyteenager726]

Thanks for the information I really like the fact you can switch them out because on vacation for a joke I just dropped a Berkeley flickershad and a baby bass decided to hit it I don’t know why but I’m not even sure if he lasted a day but now I know I can replace the lure hooks thank you

[@justinstansberry7555]

Most of these tips I already know, but I wish I had this video when I first started, great video, always informative. Keep up the great work.👍

[@miriammigliacci9427]

You are very knowledgeable and you’re an excellent teacher! Thank you!

[@theeRangRang]

Just get pliers for trebles. Trebles don't gut hook & they usually stick right in the lip. If you are new to fishing don't be turned away by "danger" to the fish or yourself using them. I use them with 90% of the time for bass rarely screwing a fishes mouth. J hooks on the other hand have went straight through the eye or skull of many fish ive caught. Choosing hooks is more of an experience/preference & location thing. Like if you're fishing a grassy pond or a high concentration of seaweed trebles wouldn't be ideal.

[@migesfishing7736]

I didn’t start switching all my trebles until I started fishing saltwater exclusively ... I was pulling up fish in a ball of hooks and line because they seemed to be a lot more aggressive then bass ... the would have one hook in the mouth and one in the tail bent in half ... it was a huge pain ... in lines for me 😬👍🏼👍🏼

[@rdo6566]

Absolutely agree. I use treble hooks all the time with little to no issue

[@lendog725]

RangRang you couldn’t be more wrong!

[@theeRangRang]

@@lendog725 calling me wrong isn't the best route for conversation. I posted this due to my experiences with treble hooks. Only once have i had a smallmouth that caught it's body hooked. I've been using trebles since i started fishing & 9/10 the back treble is hooked in the mouth while the other(s) are loose. So from experience i have had a smooth run with trebles. Your experiences are different which is fine. You don't have to use them.

[@theeRangRang]

@@rdo6566 yes, it's a preference & experience type deal. The problem i see when trebles cause unnecessary harm is when someone sets the hook as they would a j hook.

[@nnamrehck]

I hate trebles too. They just get caught on everything. You did manage to tie up the in-line :-) You are a marketing machine!

[@stephenodisho]

Next talk about Gang Hooks and different ways to use them and baits to use on them. Love the Channel

[@sdb1147]

I’m retired and looking into buying a set-up for pier fishing in WA. Fixed income so I can’t afford $200 Penn reels or $200 Fenwick rods. By the way, great videos. Subscribed. Great info on hooks. Keep up the good work, of course fishing is not work.

[@2-old-Forthischet]

I literally take the time to change out the trebble hooks on lures to single J-hooks.

[@AJ-ln4sm]

I just discovered your channel, I don't live anywhere near the ocean, but I want to try surf fishing someday. Thanks for the tips!

[@TropicalBoneFlorida]

You need to move near the ocean , I did, and it the best thing I ever did, make sure its somewhere warm all year too,like Florida. You only live once!

[@AJ-ln4sm]

@@TropicalBoneFlorida I live in a pretty great place. North Idaho

[@H8er-Maker]

I agree if you're fishing for the sport treble hooks shouldn't be used, fishing for food is a different story.

[@lito_al_booboo]

even fishing for food, I almost never lose a good trout to a barbless singlehook (CA law) ...

[@porkchopspapi5757]

@@lito_al_booboo Fμ

[@lohhjjlohicv6829]

You cant eat evry fish you catch there are size parameters

[@dillpickle4558]

@@lito_al_booboo I still used barbed hook

[@TheBorathon]

@@dillpickle4558 @FBI

[@irin8190]

Hi teacher, which one should we use on the shore of the river and the baited shrimp and fish? Thank you Keyvan from Iran 🎉🎉🎉

[@taylorfranklin1114]

“It won’t get tangled up” proceeds to get tangled lol

[@Hellofrank35]

Lol..🤷🤣

[@oldbones9162]

Like the idea on the in-line hook for the lures. I’ll be making the changes to mine...thanks.

[@joelbringans5154]

Circle hooks are the best for the fish and barbless circle hooks are even better and the survival rate is much higher

[@HeySkipper]

Good tip!

[@MarxHaven]

I'm a bass fisherman mostly, but I love to hit the salt from time to time. I've been setting the hook like a bass jig every time with a circle hook and missing most fish. Hopefully I land more fish after this.