bill@uhccux.uhcc.hawaii.edu (William J. King) (01/17/90)
> I am looking for a source for 'o'io hooks. These are almost round hooks > used in Hawaii for bottom fishing. I can't find a source here on the mainland. > Anyone know where to get these things ( Id like about size 2/0) please post > or Email. My, shelves are loades with all sizes. Seriously, WHY do you want them? Eagle claw makes a 'circle hook' (me tinks) didnt look terribly strong though. Say Joyce, what hooks do they use in the Keys for bottom fishing? Must be winter up there in America ....not too much fishing going on. ;-) Bill @ 21.3 LAT/157.9 LONG "Keep hope alive! Keep hope alive! Keep hope alive!" Jesse Jackson, 1988.
king@cbnewsk.ATT.COM (joyce.l.king) (01/17/90)
In article <6176@uhccux.uhcc.hawaii.edu>, bill@uhccux.uhcc.hawaii.edu (William J. King) writes: > Say Joyce, what hooks do they use in the Keys for bottom fishing? > > Must be winter up there in America ....not too much fishing going on. ;-) > > Bill I had to call Fred to find out because *I* am stuck in Indy for the whole lousy month (who else finds a way to leave home in the Keys and be in the North during January?). Fred uses short-shank double-strength size 2/0 to 6/0 for big snappers and groupers (size of hook depends on size of bait, obviously), ring eye, and puts them on a 30-60# mono leader (depending on size of fish he plans to catch with the size of bait he plans to use, again, obviously). For yellowtail snapper, he uses number 2 short-shank ring-eye tied directly to the line. He tries 15-pound but goes to 12-pound if they are skittish. At night he uses long-shank ring-eye. For trolling the bottom he uses needle-eye hooks with wire leaders. I don't know why the difference in the eye. He says to tell all of you hello. Sailfish are all over the place. Spring yellowtail fishing is starting...that's when you drift chum and a yellowish ball of fish (4-6 pounds) comes up in your slick and you can pull in the best tasting fish in the ocean one right after the other. I will be in New Jersey. Damn. Joyce Andrews King (from Indianapolis..but back to the Keys soon.)