Circle hook
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circle-hook-188-16077315
title:
Circle hook
text:
A circle hook is a type of fish hook which is sharply curved back in a circular shape. It has become widely used among anglers in recent years because the hook generally catches more fish and is rarely swallowed. Since the circle hook catches the fish on the lips at the corner of its mouth, it usually decreases the mortality rates of released fish as compared to J-hook which are often swallowed by the fish, causing damage to the gills or vital organs.
The circle hook's shape allows it to only ho
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description:
Fish hook which is sharply curved back in a circular shape
original url:
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Circle_hook
date created:
2006-07-01T15:11:11Z
date modified:
2024-09-08T23:13:54Z
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