The problem with the circle hooks you cannot set the hook with them. They are designed for the fish to hook themselves when they pull away. The hook usually will hook them right in the side of the mouth when they apply pressure. By jerking it will usually pull it right out of their mouth. Try just a wide gap hook and you should have a better hook ratio. If you are keeping them, use a smaller stout hook and they will swallow it all and you will catch more. Hope this helps!