Proper C & R - Kayak Fishing Adventures on Big Water’s Edge

PapaDave · 01-27-2012, 08:02 AM

I stopped using trap hooks awhile back, noticed that on the larger fish it wasn't necessary as the circle hook was lodged in the corner of the mouth and the trap hook was hooked on the outside of the fish somewhere. That and the traps also hook more kelp and rocks.

Since kayaking I have switched all my hooks to circle type, works great for releasing the fish, I rarely need a net to get the hook out.

01-27-2012, 08:02 AM	#10
PapaDave Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Menifee, CA Posts: 1,474	I stopped using trap hooks awhile back, noticed that on the larger fish it wasn't necessary as the circle hook was lodged in the corner of the mouth and the trap hook was hooked on the outside of the fish somewhere. That and the traps also hook more kelp and rocks. Since kayaking I have switched all my hooks to circle type, works great for releasing the fish, I rarely need a net to get the hook out.