How will FWC distinguish legal circle hooks from SS hooks? - Page 2

kahala boy · 05-24-2008, 09:29 AM

guess according to that link....no offset allowed. will the selling of offset and stainless hooks beillegal then in florida?How will they determine if offset hook was only used in Federal waters?

Tuna Man · 05-24-2008, 09:42 AM

:banghead:banghead:banghead

Mudding the waters is right, but it is spelled out. So the BEST thing to do is only buy Non-Stainless, Non-Offset Circle hooks, unless there is a major difference to my question below.

Now my question for someone that has the experience with both types of Circle hooks is....

Can YOU tell by any great margin that the hook up ratewith a offset circle hook is greater then with a non-offset circle hook. Not that it makes ant difference, under the new rules.

Tuna Man · 05-24-2008, 09:48 AM

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kahala boy (5/24/2008)guess according to that link....no offset allowed. will the selling of offset and stainless hooks beillegal then in florida?How will they determine if offset hook was only used in Federal waters?

:banghead:banghead:banghead

Actually you probably would have to prove it yourself vs the FWC. How I don't know.:banghead My feeling now is why take a chance. Hell I Bass fish with barbless hooks, and they sure can shake a hook trying to get off and I still boat them.

lobsterman · 05-24-2008, 09:51 AM

I have used both and I personally prefer the inline wide gap Owner circle hooks. With those you won't have a problem other than the price. I also like the Mustad ultrapoint demon circle hooks. Half the price of owners but slightly offset. However my friend that works at a local tackle shop said the MAN told him that because the point comes in back toward the shank they would be legal. But I would get clarification on that myself if I intended to use them now.It isn't worth the hassle. You can however get the Owner inline circle hooks in the pro pack for less per hook. That is what I recommend.

Tuna Man · 05-24-2008, 09:56 AM

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lobsterman (5/24/2008)I have used both and I personally prefer the inline wide gap Owner circle hooks. With those you won't have a problem other than the price. I also like the Mustad ultrapoint demon circle hooks. Half the price of owners but slightly offset. However my friend that works at a local tackle shop said the MAN told him that because the point comes in back toward the shank they would be legal. But I would get clarification on that myself if I intended to use them now.It isn't worth the hassle. You can however get the Owner inline circle hooks in the pro pack for less per hook. That is what I recommend.

:nonono:nonono:nonono When have you seen two different FWC officers have two different interpretations of a rule that can and at times is ambiguous?

If need be, considering the price factor, and if illegal, can the Mustad ultrapoint demon circle hooks. Half the price of owners but slightly offset. Be straighted out. Just curious

lobsterman · 05-24-2008, 09:58 AM

On a regular basis. That is why I said just use the Owner it won't confuse them period. It is straight all the way. That is why it is called inline.

lobsterman · 05-24-2008, 10:13 AM

I emailed FWC and asked them about the Mustad Ultrapoint Demon Circle Hooks. Legal or Illegal in State Waters. I will copy and paste the response on here as soon as I get an answer.

Tuna Man · 05-24-2008, 10:19 AM

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lobsterman (5/24/2008)I emailed FWC and asked them about the Mustad Ultrapoint Demon Circle Hooks. Legal or Illegal in State Waters. I will copy and paste the response on here as soon as I get an answer.

If you get a positive response we need to print it out. If you get a negative response E-Mail again and the response might be different.:doh

lobsterman · 05-24-2008, 10:23 AM

I've contacted them several times and they usually shoot straight with you , but then you have some knuckle head young gung ho Wild life occifer re- interpret it for you differently. Either way it don't make a ratsrearend to me. I like the Owners anyway. The only difference is cost. Mustad = more bang for your buck.

05-24-2008, 09:29 AM	#11
kahala boy Senior Member Grouper Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Navarre Posts: 1,087	RE: How will FWC distinguish legal circle hooks from SS hooks? guess according to that link....no offset allowed. will the selling of offset and stainless hooks beillegal then in florida?How will they determine if offset hook was only used in Federal waters?

05-24-2008, 09:42 AM	#12
Tuna Man Senior Member Grand Slam Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Calera, AL....25 Miles S of Birmingham Posts: 6,583	RE: How will FWC distinguish legal circle hooks from SS hooks? :banghead:banghead:banghead Mudding the waters is right, but it is spelled out. So the BEST thing to do is only buy Non-Stainless, Non-Offset Circle hooks, unless there is a major difference to my question below. Now my question for someone that has the experience with both types of Circle hooks is.... Can YOU tell by any great margin that the hook up ratewith a offset circle hook is greater then with a non-offset circle hook. Not that it makes ant difference, under the new rules.

05-24-2008, 09:51 AM	#14
lobsterman Jiggin Finatic Blue Marlin Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Okaloosa Posts: 5,877	RE: How will FWC distinguish legal circle hooks from SS hooks? I have used both and I personally prefer the inline wide gap Owner circle hooks. With those you won't have a problem other than the price. I also like the Mustad ultrapoint demon circle hooks. Half the price of owners but slightly offset. However my friend that works at a local tackle shop said the MAN told him that because the point comes in back toward the shank they would be legal. But I would get clarification on that myself if I intended to use them now.It isn't worth the hassle. You can however get the Owner inline circle hooks in the pro pack for less per hook. That is what I recommend. __________________ AKA Jiggin Junkie II Chronicles 7:14 Randy's Canvas & Marine Vinyls 850-279-4140 850-855-5314 cell Custom Awnings - Repairs Boat Cushions - Curtains and more

05-24-2008, 09:58 AM	#16
lobsterman Jiggin Finatic Blue Marlin Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Okaloosa Posts: 5,877	RE: How will FWC distinguish legal circle hooks from SS hooks? On a regular basis. That is why I said just use the Owner it won't confuse them period. It is straight all the way. That is why it is called inline. __________________ AKA Jiggin Junkie II Chronicles 7:14 Randy's Canvas & Marine Vinyls 850-279-4140 850-855-5314 cell Custom Awnings - Repairs Boat Cushions - Curtains and more

05-24-2008, 10:13 AM	#17
lobsterman Jiggin Finatic Blue Marlin Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Okaloosa Posts: 5,877	RE: How will FWC distinguish legal circle hooks from SS hooks? I emailed FWC and asked them about the Mustad Ultrapoint Demon Circle Hooks. Legal or Illegal in State Waters. I will copy and paste the response on here as soon as I get an answer. __________________ AKA Jiggin Junkie II Chronicles 7:14 Randy's Canvas & Marine Vinyls 850-279-4140 850-855-5314 cell Custom Awnings - Repairs Boat Cushions - Curtains and more

05-24-2008, 10:23 AM	#19
lobsterman Jiggin Finatic Blue Marlin Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Okaloosa Posts: 5,877	RE: How will FWC distinguish legal circle hooks from SS hooks? I've contacted them several times and they usually shoot straight with you , but then you have some knuckle head young gung ho Wild life occifer re- interpret it for you differently. Either way it don't make a ratsrearend to me. I like the Owners anyway. The only difference is cost. Mustad = more bang for your buck. __________________ AKA Jiggin Junkie II Chronicles 7:14 Randy's Canvas & Marine Vinyls 850-279-4140 850-855-5314 cell Custom Awnings - Repairs Boat Cushions - Curtains and more

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