Shop fishing hooks at West Marine.

West Marine’s online selection of fishing hooks breaks down into eight categories: Circle hooks, live bait hooks, big game hooks, swim bait hooks, beak hooks, treble hooks and worm hooks. Mustad is the principal supplier of fishing hooks sold online by West Marine. Due to its beneficial impact on fish stocks, we’ll go into detail on one type of hook, the circle hook.

Circle hooks differ from other types of hooks in that they are shaped like a circle with the point of the hook bent around toward the shank. This shape reduces the chance of “gut hooking” fish—which often die when released. Circle hooks have been a boon to catch and release. As Scott Walker, costar of the televised fishing show “Into the Blue” commented in a 2018 interview with West Marine, “With the advent of circle hook fishing, fishing for sailfish in the Florida Keys in the 35 years I have been here is as good today if not better.” For the complete interview with Scott and his costar Steve Rodger, see Into the Blue: Tips, tricks and insights from Steve Rodger and Scott Walker.

Note: If you don't see the hooks you need online, we suggest you check out the West Marine store nearest to where you plan to fish. West Marine stores often stock fishing hooks and terminal tackle to meet local angling needs.