Circle fish hooks why?

If there’s one thing New Zealand’s keen fishos love, it’s gear that makes life easier, saves more fish, and still puts dinner on the table. That’s where Eagle Claw’s Lazer Sharp circle inline hooks come in—these things are like the trusty multi tool of a tackle box, especially for anglers who want to look after the fishery for future generations.

What Makes Them Stand Out

First off, these hooks are light but heavy-duty, with a chunky forged wire that gives some real backbone when a big snapper, kingie, or even a stubborn trevally digs in. The real magic, though, is in the circle design. Instead of hooking fish deep in the throat, the Lazer Sharp circle hook is shaped so as the fish swims away, it naturally slides into the corner of the jaw—no need for a heavy strike. So you just wind, lift into the weight, and, boom, you’re on.

Maximum Catch, Minimum Harm

Loads of Kiwi anglers have seen how these hooks snag fish right in the lip about 95% of the time—way better for those who want to release that bruiser to swim another day. That means fewer gut-hooked snapper, and it’s huge for catch-and-release: less bleeding, less stress, and a lot more fish making it back into the ocean fit and healthy. Competitive fishers, clubs, and even the New Zealand Sport Fishing Council give them a solid thumbs up because of that science-backed fish care angle.

Versatile and Easy to Use

From newbies to pros, everyone seems to love how easy these are to use—just snell them onto a trace, slide on a decent slab of pilchard or squid, and you’re in business for almost any species, salt or fresh. Whether you’re strayl ining the shallows, let em hook them selves!, bottom fishing, or chasing behemoths out wide, you get more hook-ups, fewer dropped fish, and way less wasted bait. And if, like plenty of people, you want to hand on a sustainable fishery, circle hooks are a win-win.

So, next time you’re stocking up, toss a pack of Lazer Sharp inline circles in the trolley. They’re built tough, help the fish population, and keep everyone catching—the kind of gear Kiwi fishing legends are made of.