Where do I start?

[Mark]

If this thread is still open and active. Can I perhaps change the subject back to the original OP and ask for recommendations on Circle hooks? Also, how do I attach the trace to them?

Thankyou

Just go to the first post and edit the subject.

[BreadFlake]

If this thread is still open and active. Can I perhaps change the subject back to the original OP and ask for recommendations on Circle hooks? Also, how do I attach the trace to them?

Thankyou

Just go to the first post and edit the subject.

I shall do that now, thank you

[Olly]

Well I use crimps as I use wire traces. Makers sell different gauge wire - and appropriate sized crimps.

Plenty of excellent YouTube videos showing all the varieties of traces and of how and when to use them.

[BreadFlake]

Well I use crimps as I use wire traces. Makers sell different gauge wire - and appropriate sized crimps.

Plenty of excellent YouTube videos showing all the varieties of traces and of how and when to use them.

Brilliant, thanks Olly. I'll check some videos out tonight

[Olly]

Oh forgot - you will need a good set of crimp pliers! And some wire cutters?

[BreadFlake]

Oh forgot - you will need a good set of crimp pliers! And some wire cutters?

Great thank you, I have both of them in my tools box

[Olly]

A good preparation!

[Tizer]

If you do have trouble unhooking your pike or you want to weigh it or take a photo, remember to not keep it out of the water for too long

[BreadFlake]

If you do have trouble unhooking your pike or you want to weigh it or take a photo, remember to not keep it out of the water for too long

Thanks for the advice, I always rest my fish but of course it's good to mention it. Honestly though, I barely ever weigh my fish unless it's something special.

[Santiago]

Note of warning, smaller pike are often much harder to unhook than their bigger brethren. That's where barbless or semi barbless hooks are more beneficial.