Hooks on skirted lures

[Mattblack]

Hi All,
I'm new to rigging up lures. Can anyone tell me if I can put a circle hook on a skirted game lure (targeting Tuna)?

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[purple5ive]

I wouldn't mate. just use normal hooks thats are heavy gauge, or buy the pre rigged versions.

[Delirium]

I agree with purple5ive. The mechanics of circle hooks aren't quite right when trolling at those required speeds. Not saying it wouldn't work, but there's far more effective patterns for that!

[Nude up]

we only use circle hooks on live baits and give the fish time before lifting the drag lever to set the hook. All lures I have (bought rigged and rigged myself) use j hooks , and inline only offset hooks tend to make the lure spin. I have read that some people have been trying them. But for me until someone like pakula,black Bart, or joe Yee recommends them I will not be changing over

[skronkman]

Yep. In line J style hooks. Stainless steel too if you want them to last. I know stainless is a bit of a no no now but I imagine you're not going to use light tackle on expensive lures and that reduces the chances of a fish having the hook stuck in its guts. The sizing and location of the hook relative to the skirt size and length is also important. I'm sure there is some good info on the interweb about this. Possibly on the Pakula website. It's worth reading end to end if you're new to trolling skirts.