They also feature barbs on the upper half of the back shank, for a secure hold

Here are two easy tables to refer to when deciding what size circle hook to use: Standard Wire Mutsu Circle Hooks (offset) Size for Surf Fishing Guide 6, 4, 2 - Small croaker / drum, bait fish, mackerel, bonito 1, 1/0, 2/0 - Bass, drum, bigger croaker species, small snapper 4/0, 6/0 - Small sharks and rays on spinning tackle, larger snapper & catch-and-release small inshore game species 8/0, 10/0 - Larger surf sharks and big rays on spinning tackle, up to 100lbs Extra Heavy Wire Mutsu Circle Hooks (offset) Size Guide 4, 2, 1- Small livebaits and cut bait for inshore game species (small tuna, yellowtail, seabass etc) 1, 1/0 and 2/0 - Medium size livebaits, cut bait for larger game species, larger grouper and snapper 4/0 and 6/0 - Small sharks and rays, pier and bass fishing for medium size game species with big live or cut baits, ideal for deep drop rigs for a mix of edible-size fish 8/0, 10/0, 12/0 - Sharks and big predatory offshore-grade game fish, big snapper and reef species J-Hooks for Surf Fishing Classic J-style hooks, with a point roughly parallel to the hook shank, and a U-shaped bend, are among the most traditional and versatile types of hooks used in surf fishing
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I continue to splice all my line as described above using Jerry Brown hollow core and Seaguar fluoro leaders
They prefer colder water than other fish and are often found at mind-boggling depths
I used universal polyester thread
* Front storage pocket with an internal key clip for easy organization