Circle or Octopus hooks on a crankbait

[Lottabass]

Has anyone experience with replacing the treble hooks on a crankbait with the circle or octopus hooks? It looks like they would be even more snagproof on a squarebill for example, and how is the hookup compared to trebles? If so, what brand and size would you suggest?  Thank you for your help!

[RRocket]

I've been wondering the same after Gamakatsu released a hook like that at iCast this year

 

https://fishingtackleretailer.com/gamakatsu-announces-crankbait-circle-hook/

[papajoe222]

If by snag proof you mean picking up vegetation, I can see why you ask and I can't offer anything.  If you're talking about snagging on laydowns, standing timber, docks or rip rap, IMO you're giving up a big percentage of hookups. You may as well avoid the cover because that's where cranks do their best.

[Lottabass]

@RRocket That's the hook I was wondering about!

@papajoe222 I love fishing cranks in wood cover!  

[Reel]

My experience with circle hook is that they are a no strike hook.  That means that with a crankbait you would not react but let the fish hook itself.  Difficult I would say !!