Last year we used 3/0 circles and didn’t have much problem but I recall some people using much bigger hooks. What kinds of hooks are you using and why do you use a bigger hook, for more bait? Do you use the thin wire style like the Gamagatsu’s or the thick style like the Mustads?
i think 3/0 or 4/0 is just the right size but i dont think sturgeon are at all hook shy. last fall on the croix i used a size 1 for most of the season because i had run out of everything else and they still worked with a big hunk of meat. havent tried anything besides gamakatsu hooks.
I’ve gone to using the 3/0 gammies.
This year I’ll be using the 3/0 Team Catfish Double Action hooks along with the gamies for comparison.
Reason I’m trying something that’s new? Because I’ve been told by a number of users that the Double Action hooks by Team Catfish can be used like a J hook or a circle. In other words I can let the fish hook it self or set the hook home which ever I prefer at the time.
I’m hoping the test will be this Friday. 
2/0 Gamakatsu circle hooks have always done well for us.
Peggy’s fish looks bigger 
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Peggy’s fish looks bigger
As always the case.
A good guide always makes sure the ride along gets the big one!
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A good guide always makes sure the ride along gets the big one!
Yep!!! Also, need to keep the queen happy.
Peggy? I thought that was Julie 
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Peggy? I thought that was Julie
Well, I haven’t been to the Wam yet.
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Peggy? I thought that was Julie
Peggy, Julie, it doesn’t matter. I will answer to almost anything. 
I’m not Lisa…my name is Juu-lie…
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I’m not Lisa…my name is Juu-lie…
Somebody please, stop this man! Stop him before he sings again!
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