Thread: Crappie and Mountain Dew

When I use minnows I also use circle hooks. Never had a gut or gill hook. Always in the corner of the mouth. When I use jigs the don't seen to take it that deep. I have heard of the MD but never tried it.

Have to check this one out. I personally cut the line if the fish is deep hooked. They will digest the hook in no time. I go thru a ton hooks but don't think it's gonna cause any financial damage to turn a few back.

I will cut the line, too, but I have had some that seem to start bleeding before the hook is removed. I thought about circle hooks, took, but I thought the crappie would blow the hook out too easy or would tear out of the mouth (paper, and all��).I'll give them a try, though.

Originally Posted by Crewmax42

I will cut the line, too, but I have had some that seem to start bleeding before the hook is removed. I thought about circle hooks, took, but I thought the crappie would blow the hook out too easy or would tear out of the mouth (paper, and all��).I'll give them a try, though.

I have not had a problem with the circle hooks but remember with circle hooks you cant "set the hook". I don't think they get caught on tree limbs as bad either.

what size and brand of circle hook are you using?

Intresting

I've used Dr. Pepper for years. Just pour a can in the circulating livewell. Something about the soda i think calms them down before they bleed to death.

Originally Posted by fliesforall

what size and brand of circle hook are you using?

I use #2 and @4. Don't look like the gap is wide enough but it is.