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Varivas Full Circle Fishing Hooks – Dongle Rig Lip Hooking
- 10 hooks per packet
- Specialist hook which encourages lip hooking
- ‘The’ hook to use on dongle rigs
- Special...
- 10 hooks per packet
- Specialist hook which encourages lip hooking
- ‘The’ hook to use on dongle rigs
- Special gunmetal finish
- Short Shank
- Full Circle Bend
- Needle point
- Small barb
- Neat eye
- 2X wire
- Well suited to fish baits, both live and dead
- Sizes 1/0 to 8/0
- Made in Japan
Varivas Full Circle have a good following in the UK and if you like this type of hook then these Varivas ones are among the best.
The Varivas Full Circle is made from a heavy gauge wire with a straight eye, sharp curved off-set point and neat barb.
Circles are best for fish that move off with the bait and are particularly good for bass, hounds and tope.
With the advent of the ‘dongle’ and hair rigging type rigs the Varivas Full Circle has really come into its own. On this style of rig a Varivas Full Circle gives you almost guaranteed lip hooking with hounds, bass and rays.
The smaller sizes are also worth using for bream and whiting as they not only hook up really well but help to avoid deep hooking. They are best when used with fish baits, live or dead, but they are not a good choice for fishing with worm baits as the circle shape makes them hard to bait up.
If you haven’t tried a circle hook before don’t forget that you do not strike, just gently tighten into the weight of the fish and the hook will pull itself into the corner of the fishes mouth. This can be hard to do but striking is definitely not a good move as most times all you succeed in doing is pulling the hook out of the fishes mouth!
Mike Ladle carried out some extensive tests using both circle and standard J hooks for live baiting for bass with mackerel from the shore. He found the hook up rate with the 6/0 Varivas Full Circle was far better than that achieved with a standard hook. Once the bass had the bait and was running off with it just tightening the line pulled the hook home and every fish was neatly hooked in the mouth.
He also had outstanding results using the same hook with wobbled dead baits for pike and again each fish was hooked cleanly in the scissors.
10 Hooks per packet
Delivery
Steve’s Baits delivers to England, Wales and mainland Scotland. We do not deliver to the Scottish Highlands, Northern Ireland, Republic of Ireland or the Channel Islands. Orders are processed Monday–Friday; we do not dispatch on weekends or UK public holidays.
Rods are Click & Collect only.
- Free delivery on orders over £85.00
- Standard delivery (orders under £85): £9.95.
- Next day delivery (Frozen Baits): next working day delivery by 11:00am (available Tue–Fri where the service area and cut‑off allow).
- Delivery days available: Tuesday to Friday for next‑day frozen bait service; standard deliveries are dispatched Mon–Fri and typically arrive within 2–3 working days.
- Order cut‑off: Orders placed before 2:00pm (UK time) are usually dispatched the same working day; orders placed after 2:00pm are dispatched the next working day.
Delivery services and lead times
| Service | Cost | Lead time | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Next Day Delivery (Frozen Baits) | Profile rate (see checkout) | Next working day by 11:00am | Available Tue–Fri; frozen baits are temperature‑sensitive and are shipped at the customer's own risk. |
| Standard Delivery | £9.95 (orders under £85) | 2–3 working days | Tracked service to mainland England, Wales and Scotland only. |
| Free Delivery | Free (orders over £85) | 2–3 working days | Applies when the order subtotal meets the threshold within the same shipping profile. |
| Excluded Regions | — | — | Scottish Highlands, Northern Ireland, Republic of Ireland and Channel Islands — we do not ship to these areas. |
Split shipments and mixed orders
Items fulfilled from different locations or in different shipping profiles may be dispatched separately. Shipping rates and free‑delivery thresholds are applied per shipping profile. For example, if a reel and frozen bait are fulfilled from different profiles, the bait may be charged its next‑day rate even if the combined order value exceeds £85. We will always try to minimise the number of shipments, but operational constraints (temperature control, storage location) can require separate dispatches.
Tracking and notifications
- Tracking information is emailed once your order has been dispatched. Please allow time for the carrier to update tracking details.
- If tracking shows a delivery exception, contact us and we will investigate.
Returns & Refunds
We want you to be satisfied with your purchase. The following sets out our returns and refund policy.
Return window and general rules
- Return period: 30 days from the date of delivery for most items.
- Items must be returned unused, in original packaging, and in a resellable condition unless faulty.
- Proof of purchase (order number) is required for all returns.
- Refunds are processed within 3–5 working days of receiving and inspecting the returned item and will be issued to the original payment method.
Frozen baits and perishable items
- Frozen baits are sold and returned at the customer’s own risk. Because of their perishable and temperature‑sensitive nature, we cannot guarantee refunds for frozen baits that have thawed, been mishandled, or returned outside safe temperature conditions.
- If a frozen bait arrives thawed or damaged, contact us immediately with photos and tracking details so we can assess the claim.
Faulty or damaged items
- Faulty or damaged items will be replaced or refunded in accordance with UK consumer law.
- Please provide photos and a description of the fault when you contact us to start the returns process.
How to start a return
- Email sales@stevesbaits.co.uk or call 01633 546161 with your order number, the item(s) to return and the reason for return.
- We will provide return authorisation and the return address. Do not send items back without authorisation.
- Pack items securely and include proof of purchase. For frozen baits, follow any special return instructions we provide.
- Once we receive and inspect the return, we will confirm the refund or replacement.
Return costs and exclusions
- Standard returns (non‑faulty) are the responsibility of the customer unless otherwise stated.
- If an item is faulty or we shipped the wrong item, we will cover return postage.
- Non‑returnable items: perishable items returned outside our authorised process, gift cards, and items marked “Final Sale”.
Order changes, cancellations & liability
- If you need to cancel or change an order, contact sales@stevesbaits.co.uk or call 01633 546161 as soon as possible. We will cancel or change orders where possible before dispatch.
- We insure shipments against carrier loss or damage in transit where available. For frozen baits, liability for returns and refunds is limited as described above due to temperature sensitivity.
Customer support
For returns, delivery queries or complaints, contact:
- Email: sales@stevesbaits.co.uk
- Phone: 01633 546161 (Mon–Fri, business hours)
More about pricing and lead times
| Item type | Delivery options | Lead time | Cost |
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| Frozen baits | Click & Collect; Next Day Delivery (where available) | Next working day by 11:00am (Tue–Fri) | Next‑day rate (profile); free over £85 if profile threshold met |
| Rods & other gear | Click & Collect; Standard Delivery | 2–3 working days | £9.95 (orders under £85); free over £85 |
| Mixed orders | May ship separately | Each item follows its profile lead time | Charges applied per fulfilment/profile |
To start a return: email sales@stevesbaits.co.uk or call 01633 546161.