finding a #8 circle hook can be/maybe difficult to find, the smallest circle hook i have found is a eagle claw #6 ,L702A6,[email protected], located at catfish connection.com (hope i didn't break a rule by naming a web site) ,however if you do locate #6 circle hook please advise. it been a year since i have ordered EC#6's , number 8's might be ready available on the market now however not at CC.