Inshore circle hook macro on a dock

Hooks & Terminal Tackle

Inshore circle hooks

The default hook family behind most bait-first rigs in the launch catalog.

Live Shrimp, Fish Finder, Freeline, and Bottom setups all lean on circle hooks and the hook-set discipline that comes with them.

Why use it?

Live Shrimp, Fish Finder, Freeline, and Bottom setups all lean on circle hooks and the hook-set discipline that comes with them.

When to use it

Use it for Bridge structure and pilings, Beach troughs and surf cuts when the rig calls for it.

Size, weight, or test

Start near 1/0 for shrimp and size to the bait and target; current regulations always override static guidance.

Good starting point

Match the rig first and keep the component count small.

Fine-tune the setup

Refine size, strength, finish, and optional hardware without changing accepted rig geometry.

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Used in these rigs

Good for these species

Grounded situations

Kits that already include this