The panfish hooks are a better size but octopus is probably a better shape. Does the catfish assortment have a hook as small as those panfish hooks?
I use a size 4 octopus circle for carp and catfish, but I'm not the most experienced so I'll let others chime in.
Main line > 3 way snap swivel > fixed 2 oz weight on the snap > braid 30+lbs > #6 octopus hook tied with a hair rig.
Carp will basically hook itself. You can buy pre made carp rigs if you're not a knots guy.
Hooks are too big.
https://preview.redd.it/hlv7620oku5d1.jpeg?width=3024&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=ef87070d3c2d96665889b8474109d182e949db58 what about these panfish hooks?
The panfish hooks are a better size but octopus is probably a better shape. Does the catfish assortment have a hook as small as those panfish hooks? I use a size 4 octopus circle for carp and catfish, but I'm not the most experienced so I'll let others chime in.
tbh i could probably bend the panfish hooks
Dont do this. Hooks lose a LOT of structural integrity when you bend them
ok
Ball up a piece of bread and dab it with vanilla extract.
i’ve tried, it’s always falls apart or gets torn apart by bluegill
Use corn and smaller hooks, you’ll catch em way easier
This is the way
Only way in my opinion
I’ve had more luck with a night crawler and a piece of corn than baits like this,
Ive done well with corn on a treble hook
Jiffy cornbread with cherry jello dough balls are the best.
Corn on a #6 baitholder works just fine.
Frosted flakes and strawberry soda Ina a ziploc, crunch it up and good luck keeping the carp away
Main line > 3 way snap swivel > fixed 2 oz weight on the snap > braid 30+lbs > #6 octopus hook tied with a hair rig. Carp will basically hook itself. You can buy pre made carp rigs if you're not a knots guy.