Which way is the right way?

captken · 05-18-2009, 09:42 AM

Through the eye up? Through the eye down? Don't go through the eye at all?

Likely this all got started when using dropper loops for a gannion/dropper/chicken rig? I NEVER go through the eye of a circle hook. Well, maybe sometimes on a dropper rig but even then, I don't like it.

If you go through the eye of the hook, the hook "Cocks" and spins, twisting your leader and often lassoing the bait.

I use the bottom method. I don't go through the eye of the hook and you can bet my bait won't spin nearly as much as either of the other rigging.

Oh yeah, if Mustad thought you needed to go through the eye of the hook, they would have made them up eye or down eye. Yeah, they do make them that way but you can bet that they have sold more style #39960s than all other of their circles combined. I've used this same hook for 56 years. (Actually, they changed the plating a few years ago. These hooks were designated ST "Special tinned" to the present DT "Dura tinned."Even using cable for line and a 1/2 horse motor, my SNELL holds without going through the eye of the hook.

I've used the same SNELL KNOT for 56 years. It worked just fine when I was 11 and it still does

Tuna Man · 05-18-2009, 10:00 AM

Depending on what school you believe in. The one that works the best for the individual, I prefer the bottom...without using the eye.

Danno · 05-21-2009, 07:28 AM

I prefer the top configuration, as the tension on the line tightens the hook rotates, hopefully hooking the fish.

Speckulator · 05-21-2009, 02:18 PM

All of the commercial fisherman that I know use the top one......

George

lobsterman · 05-21-2009, 02:25 PM

I use the top or bottom, whatever floats my boat that day.

fred · 05-21-2009, 02:56 PM

I've got a question. With an eye down hook I always use a snell (actually a uni-knot snell), but I have a friend who just ties to the eye.

Who's right?

younghooker · 05-23-2009, 04:20 PM

top is correct for circle hooks or crimp with small loop:letsparty

Chris V · 05-23-2009, 04:23 PM

I've used both the top and bottom for a while now and don't have any problem wirth spinning or lassoing the bait or what not.

Ocean Master · 06-10-2009, 06:07 PM

With a straight shank I do not go thru the eye. With an up or down turned eye, which I seldom use, I will go thru the eye. You want the hook to curve in facing the line.

Couzin_It · 06-10-2009, 06:24 PM

I also use the top method and never had any problems.

05-18-2009, 09:42 AM	#1
captken Senior Member Sailfish Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Crystal River, FL Posts: 1,876	Which way is the right way? Through the eye up? Through the eye down? Don't go through the eye at all? Likely this all got started when using dropper loops for a gannion/dropper/chicken rig? I NEVER go through the eye of a circle hook. Well, maybe sometimes on a dropper rig but even then, I don't like it. If you go through the eye of the hook, the hook "Cocks" and spins, twisting your leader and often lassoing the bait. I use the bottom method. I don't go through the eye of the hook and you can bet my bait won't spin nearly as much as either of the other rigging. Oh yeah, if Mustad thought you needed to go through the eye of the hook, they would have made them up eye or down eye. Yeah, they do make them that way but you can bet that they have sold more style #39960s than all other of their circles combined. I've used this same hook for 56 years. (Actually, they changed the plating a few years ago. These hooks were designated ST "Special tinned" to the present DT "Dura tinned."Even using cable for line and a 1/2 horse motor, my SNELL holds without going through the eye of the hook. I've used the same SNELL KNOT for 56 years. It worked just fine when I was 11 and it still does __________________ Captken http://www.panhandlefishingbooks.com/

05-18-2009, 10:00 AM	#2
Tuna Man Senior Member Grand Slam Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Calera, AL....25 Miles S of Birmingham Posts: 6,581	RE: Which way is the right way? Depending on what school you believe in. The one that works the best for the individual, I prefer the bottom...without using the eye.

05-21-2009, 02:18 PM	#4
Speckulator Senior Member Snapper Join Date: Oct 2007 Posts: 586	RE: Which way is the right way? All of the commercial fisherman that I know use the top one...... George

05-21-2009, 02:25 PM	#5
lobsterman Jiggin Finatic Blue Marlin Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Okaloosa Posts: 5,631	RE: Which way is the right way? I use the top or bottom, whatever floats my boat that day. __________________ 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

05-21-2009, 02:56 PM	#6
fred Senior Member Snapper Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Pelham, AL Posts: 418	RE: Which way is the right way? I've got a question. With an eye down hook I always use a snell (actually a uni-knot snell), but I have a friend who just ties to the eye. Who's right?

05-21-2009, 07:28 AM	#3
Danno Senior Member Snapper Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Pensacola, FL Posts: 421	RE: Which way is the right way? I prefer the top configuration, as the tension on the line tightens the hook rotates, hopefully hooking the fish.

05-23-2009, 04:20 PM	#7
younghooker Senior Member Trigger Join Date: Oct 2007 Posts: 352	RE: Which way is the right way? top is correct for circle hooks or crimp with small loop:letsparty

05-23-2009, 04:23 PM	#8
Chris V Squid technician Blue Marlin Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: foley, Al Posts: 4,180	RE: Which way is the right way? I've used both the top and bottom for a while now and don't have any problem wirth spinning or lassoing the bait or what not. __________________

06-10-2009, 06:07 PM	#9
Ocean Master 31' Ocean Master Custom Grouper Join Date: May 2008 Location: Gulf Breeze Intercoastal Posts: 699	RE: Which way is the right way? With a straight shank I do not go thru the eye. With an up or down turned eye, which I seldom use, I will go thru the eye. You want the hook to curve in facing the line. __________________ "How I Roll" On 68 "Wheelchair Accessible Fishing"

06-10-2009, 06:24 PM	#10
Couzin_It Member Ruby Red Lip Join Date: Oct 2007 Posts: 98	RE: Which way is the right way? I also use the top method and never had any problems.

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