Bleeding circle hook or regular color circle hook?

Shiznik · 08-19-2008, 10:11 AM

Just wondering which you guys have the most luck with. I use both and it just seems like the red bleeding hooks have lost their popularity with the Pompano this year. I also use the Owner regular circle hooks and they have become the hook of choice to me.

surfstryker · 08-19-2008, 12:16 PM

I kinda like the "bleeding hooks", but the red wears off pretty quick. I dont think it matters.

bsnation · 08-19-2008, 01:01 PM

I really don't think it matters. The red wears off the hooks after a couple hours of fishing anyway.

lobsterman · 08-19-2008, 01:12 PM

Here is what I say about red anything. If you have ever gone down in search of red snapper you will find that red on the color spectrum dissapears first and looks gray/ silver, so I believe it is a gimmick to sell hooks, line etc... Use what you have faith in, that is what it all boils down to.

Charlie2 · 08-19-2008, 02:10 PM

Like lobsterman says: Use what you have faith in.

I have used silver, black and red hooks with equal success for Pompano. JMHO C2

mickanole · 08-19-2008, 02:57 PM

I have had a great deal more luck with the black owner circle hooks by far. I swear by them for almost any species.

Shiznik · 08-19-2008, 02:57 PM

Yeah, you guys are probablly right. I think it might just be me tired of using them because I don't really notice a difference in the outcome. Tight Lines!

konz · 08-19-2008, 03:02 PM

I use to think that the red attracted fish in shallow water but I honestly don't think it really matters.

Charlie2 · 08-24-2008, 07:04 PM

I have made one observation: A gold hook seems to attract 'rat reds'.

When waiting 'n baiting, I will catch more rats than other fish when using gold hooks. Other than that, I don't think that it really matters. C2

Charlie2 · 08-24-2008, 07:09 PM

I have made one observation: A gold hook seems to attract 'rat reds'.

When waiting 'n baiting, I will catch more rats than other fish when using gold hooks. Other than that, I don't think that it really matters.

konz could be right. Red is the first color to disappear under water. It could have some effect in shallow water.

If it feels right, use it! JMHO C2

08-19-2008, 10:11 AM	#1
Shiznik Senior Member Sailfish Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Walton County, Fl Posts: 2,102	Bleeding circle hook or regular color circle hook? Just wondering which you guys have the most luck with. I use both and it just seems like the red bleeding hooks have lost their popularity with the Pompano this year. I also use the Owner regular circle hooks and they have become the hook of choice to me.

08-19-2008, 12:16 PM	#2
surfstryker Senior Member Sailfish Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Pensacola Posts: 1,503	RE: Bleeding circle hook or regular color circle hook? I kinda like the "bleeding hooks", but the red wears off pretty quick. I dont think it matters.

08-19-2008, 01:01 PM	#3
bsnation Junior Member Cigar Minnow Join Date: Jul 2008 Posts: 8	RE: Bleeding circle hook or regular color circle hook? I really don't think it matters. The red wears off the hooks after a couple hours of fishing anyway.

08-19-2008, 01:12 PM	#4
lobsterman Jiggin Finatic Blue Marlin Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Okaloosa Posts: 5,636	RE: Bleeding circle hook or regular color circle hook? Here is what I say about red anything. If you have ever gone down in search of red snapper you will find that red on the color spectrum dissapears first and looks gray/ silver, so I believe it is a gimmick to sell hooks, line etc... Use what you have faith in, that is what it all boils down to. __________________ 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

08-19-2008, 02:10 PM	#5
Charlie2 Senior Member Grouper Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Warrington FL USA Posts: 689	RE: Bleeding circle hook or regular color circle hook? Like lobsterman says: Use what you have faith in. I have used silver, black and red hooks with equal success for Pompano. JMHO C2

08-19-2008, 02:57 PM	#6
mickanole Senior Member Trigger Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Navarre Posts: 255	RE: Bleeding circle hook or regular color circle hook? I have had a great deal more luck with the black owner circle hooks by far. I swear by them for almost any species.

08-19-2008, 03:02 PM	#8
konz Senior Member White Marlin Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Someplace fishing Posts: 3,100	RE: Bleeding circle hook or regular color circle hook? I use to think that the red attracted fish in shallow water but I honestly don't think it really matters.

08-24-2008, 07:04 PM	#9
Charlie2 Senior Member Grouper Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Warrington FL USA Posts: 689	RE: Bleeding circle hook or regular color circle hook? I have made one observation: A gold hook seems to attract 'rat reds'. When waiting 'n baiting, I will catch more rats than other fish when using gold hooks. Other than that, I don't think that it really matters. C2

08-24-2008, 07:09 PM	#10
Charlie2 Senior Member Grouper Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Warrington FL USA Posts: 689	RE: Bleeding circle hook or regular color circle hook? I have made one observation: A gold hook seems to attract 'rat reds'. When waiting 'n baiting, I will catch more rats than other fish when using gold hooks. Other than that, I don't think that it really matters. konz could be right. Red is the first color to disappear under water. It could have some effect in shallow water. If it feels right, use it! JMHO C2

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