Light Circle Hook
SurfcastingReef fishingCatch and releaseSalt or fresh water
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- 100% plastic-free, compostable packs
- Salt or fresh water
- Needle-sharp, high-carbon steel
- En stock
Descripción
Understanding the Benefits of Light Circle Hook
The Light Circle Hook is the ideal choice for reef fishing. Crafted with high-carbon steel and a premium marine grade, this sustainable fishing hook is made to last and outperform when you're looking to hook the big one. Utilizing the catch-and-release method, the Light Circle Hook ensures that you look after your fish by hooking them in the corner of their mouth.
The Light Circle Hook is packed using 100% plant-based materials that meet the highest environmental standards – ASTM6400 and EN1343. Enjoy your catch knowing you are helping to protect our oceans from plastic pollution and supporting environmental sustainability. Good for the catch and good for the earth!
Efficient Design for Better Hooking
The light circle hook is specially designed to minimize fish injuries while ensuring a solid hook. Unlike standard hooks, its circular shape allows it to catch the fish in the corner of the mouth. When a fish bites, the hook automatically slides into position. This means that anglers can enjoy a higher catch rate, especially when fishing for species like trout and bass. Additionally, using a light circle hook reduces the risk of deep hooking, making it an excellent choice for catch-and-release fishing.
Versatile Usage in Various Fishing Conditions
Another significant advantage of the light circle hook is its versatility. Whether you're kayak fishing in a shallow lake or deep-sea fishing, these hooks perform exceptionally well. Their lightweight design helps them work effectively with lighter test lines and baits. Because of this adaptability, anglers can switch between different fishing styles without needing multiple types of hooks. Therefore, having a pack of light circle hooks in your tackle box is practical and cost-effective.
Enhanced Durability and Performance
Durability is crucial for any fishing gear, and the light circle hook does not disappoint. Constructed from high-quality materials, these hooks resist bending and corrosion, which are common problems in fishing gear. This means that even after multiple trips and exposure to harsh saltwater, your hooks will remain reliable. Because of their robust construction, anglers can trust that the light circle hooks will perform consistently, ensuring that every fishing trip is successful.
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What the Light Circle Hook catches
Real catches and the sizes we suggest. Tap Add to drop the suggested size straight in your cart.
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Trevally on a Wise Angler Light Circle Hook.Trevally
Surf and reef rigs. The circle shape sets in the corner of the mouth.
Sizes3/0–7/0, match your tackle to your target fish
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Snapper
Our pick for reef fishing. Don't strike, just wind into the weight. Suits catch and release.
Sizes3/0–7/0, match your tackle to your target fish
How to rig it
Techniques that use this hook
The rig, bait and sizes for each, straight from our hooks and swivels guide.
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Trevally on a Wise Angler Light Circle Hook.
Surfcasting
Long-range casting from the beach. Great bait presentation and sharp hooks matter most. Know your local spots.
- Rig
- Dropper or pulley rig, cast long range on a 12ft surf rod with your preferred reel.
- Bait
- Fresh bait, well presented on a sharp hook
Size guide
Pick your size
Hook sizes with a /0 (say 'aught') get bigger as the number goes up, so a 7/0 is bigger than a 3/0. Tap a size to select it.
Wise Angler tip
Match your hook size to your target fish. The old saying goes big hook, big bait, big fish, but that doesn't always apply, because big fish may not be on every fishing ground. Know your spot, match your hook to your gear, try different tackle to see what works for your fishing, and above all have fun.
Bars show relative size (kg rating for swivels), not actual size. Prices and pack quantities come straight from the store.
Complete the rig
Add the matching swivel
Pick a size and add it in one tap.
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Impressed Rolling Swivel
A must-have rolling swivel to join your mainline and leader. Helps avoid tangled line.
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Crossline Rolling Swivel with Pearl Beads
Made for dropper rigs when surfcasting or boat fishing: a strong link without tangles.
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Try every style
Every style
Try every style: From $63.15, save 60%
One pack of every Wise Angler hook style plus six rolling swivels and snaps. You choose the size of each pack.
See the Sample Bundle
Matching bundle
Catch & Release BundleHeavy and light circle hooks plus a selected swivel range.$89.19 CONFIRM (preview only): Matching bundles per hook/swivel type are merchandising picks (same mapping as the hooks guide). Please confirm.
Eliminate 100% of the plastic footprint of your terminal tackle.
- Plastic-free100% plastic-free packaging.
- Compostable packagingCertified to ASTM6400 and EN1343 compostability standards.
- Plant-basedPacks made from plant-based materials.
How to home compost our packaging
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FAQ
Good to know
What are circle hooks good for?
Circle hooks are designed to set in the corner of the fish's mouth, which makes them a good choice for catch and release. Don't strike: just wind into the weight. Our Light Circle Hook is our pick for reef fishing, and the Demon Circle is the heavy circle option. For relaxed catch and release, go big: our largest circle size is the 10/0 Demon Circle.
Which hook is best for surfcasting?
In the surf you want great bait presentation, sharp hooks and long-range casting, on a 12ft surf rod with your preferred reel. Fish dropper rigs or pulley rigs, to name a few, and know your local spots. Octopus hooks are a great surfcasting hook and circle hooks suit surf rigs too. Pair them with the Crossline Rolling Swivel with Pearl Beads for dropper rigs.
What size fishing hook should I use?
Match the hook to your bait, rig and target species. As a guide from our species notes: 3/0 for kahawai strip baits, 4/0 for Australian salmon, 5/0 for snapper, 7/0 and up for large catfish, 6/0 Live Bait hooks for barramundi, 10/0 Demon Circle or Luminous Beak hooks for red emperor, and 10/0 Demon Circle or Luminous Beak hooks for hāpuku.
Which species do Wise Angler hooks work on?
Our hooks work on a wide range of species, including snapper, kahawai, kingfish, Australian salmon, red emperor, barramundi, catfish and hāpuku, in salt or fresh water.
What are the hooks made from?
Wise Angler hooks are made from high-carbon steel. Our Demon Circle and Live Bait hooks have a black nickel finish.
Is the packaging plastic-free?
Yes. Every pack is 100% plastic-free, in compostable packaging. See how to home compost Wise Angler packaging.
Can I buy hooks and swivels in a bundle?
Yes. Our bundles cost less than buying the packs one by one. The Sample Bundle has one pack of every hook style plus six rolling swivels and snaps, and you choose the size of each pack.
Hooks & swivels guide
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