juro
02-13-2004, 01:15 PM
I thought you might find it interesting that studies conducted on circle hooks (non-offset!) repeatedly prove that deep-hooking and thus mortality are dramatically reduced, and they seem to indicate more effective catch rates as well.
Here is the report from the Maryland DNR:
http://www.dnr.state.md.us/fisheries/recreational/articles/crsb.html
Here is the report from the Maryland DNR:
http://www.dnr.state.md.us/fisheries/recreational/articles/crsb.html