| Reference | Quantité | Taille | Variété | Stock quantity | Availability | Price incl tax |
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BKK-A-BR-0211
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8 | 5/0 | avec ardillon | 0 |
To order - lead times vary according to supplier
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4.60 (CHF) incl tax
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BKK-A-BR-0212
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7 | 6/0 | avec ardillon | 0 |
To order - lead times vary according to supplier
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4.60 (CHF) incl tax
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BKK-A-BR-0213
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6 | 7/0 | avec ardillon | 0 |
To order - lead times vary according to supplier
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4.60 (CHF) incl tax
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BKK-A-BR-0214
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6 | 8/0 | avec ardillon | 0 |
To order - lead times vary according to supplier
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4.60 (CHF) incl tax
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The BKK Competition Circle-SS is a circle hook designed for demanding anglers looking for a solid hook-up, reliable holding power, and improved hooking efficiency, especially in saltwater fishing with live bait. Its design focuses on three priorities: promoting fast penetration, optimizing bait presentation, and improving the ratio of hooked fish to landed fish. Whether you are drift fishing with live bait or trolling, this hook is built to convert bites into catches more consistently while limiting deep hooking when used correctly.
Its circle-hook geometry uses a generous opening (wide gap) to leave room for both the bait and the fish’s mouth. This extra clearance helps place the point in the right position as the fish turns away, a key factor in circle-hook success. The result is more consistent holding power, especially appreciated on powerful saltwater game fish.
The most immediate benefit of the Competition Circle-SS is its ability to improve penetration at the moment the fish takes the bait. The Super Slide SS coating is designed to help the bait slide more easily along the shank and reduce resistance as the point enters. Combined with a fine-wire build, this helps achieve faster hooking, which is especially useful when fishing with live bait that must stay as natural as possible.
The circle shape, combined with a wide gap, helps maintain good clearance around the bait and encourages cleaner hook placement. In circle-hook fishing, the goal is not to set the hook hard, but to let the hook work under steady pressure: the fish moves away, the line tightens, and the hook seats progressively. In this system, consistent geometry and smooth sliding performance play a major role in success rate.
The inline point is another key advantage. By reducing the tendency for the hook to catch deep in the throat or internal cavity, it supports a more responsible fishing approach and can contribute to cleaner releases when fish are handled and returned to the water in good condition. This also makes the hook well suited to competition formats where rules encourage or require rigs that reduce deep hooking.
Finally, its versatility in saltwater makes it suitable for fishing styles ranging from live bait drift fishing to trolling for sport fish such as billfish, while maintaining a simple logic: a clean presentation, gradual tension, and a hook designed to turn bites into catches.
To get the best from a circle hook, use steady pressure rather than a sharp hook set. When you feel the bite and the fish moves off, let the line come out if needed, then gradually increase pressure until the hook seats. Match the rig to your technique (drift fishing or trolling) and keep the live bait presented naturally.
When baiting up, position the bait so its movement stays as free as possible. The Super Slide SS coating is designed to help reduce friction and improve sliding action, but you should still avoid unnecessary handling and check the point before every drift or trolling pass. In catch and release fishing, use the proper release tools and minimize air exposure to maximize the fish’s survival chances.
Question 1: Is this hook suitable for saltwater live bait fishing?
Answer: Yes, the BKK Competition Circle-SS is designed for saltwater fishing with live bait and for uses such as drift fishing, with a circle geometry and Super Slide SS coating intended to improve penetration.
Question 2: Should you strike hard with a circle hook?
Answer: In general, no. The recommended approach is to let the fish move off and then gradually increase pressure so the circle hook can seat properly.
Question 3: What does the inline point provide?
Answer: The inline point helps reduce deep hooking and fits well into a catch and release approach, while still being suitable for competition rules when required.
