What kind of hook is it?
What brand? I have had similar hook failure with Gama hooks. Now I only use Owner when fishing for big drum.
On a slightly unrelated note – do you tie the hooks with the bent shank any different than those with the eyelet in line? My buddy and I were talking the other day about the merits of snelling a hook (somewhat of a stiff connection) vs. using a loop knot (letting the hook rotate freely).
How do you feel either way affects the ability of a circle hook to set correctly, if it affects it at all?
2000 Sportcraft Sport Cat 255
Wilderness Systems Tarpon 160
Snell circle hook 100% of the time. Became a true believer a couple of weeks ago and won’t tie any other knot when fishing for big reds!!