After reading many clever techniques for baiting circle hooks, my way for smaller baits is to cut a piece of my '' jammer lappie'' cleaning cloth into pinkie to thumb size pennant shaped triangles, the bait prawn, mud prawn, even 'past sell by' sardine, is bound onto the wider side with cotton of choice. The sharp tip of cloth is hooked onto the circle hook leaving a small gap between the bait and hook . I find the bait swings freely and the bait survives short bites mostly intact, hooking up on a later fish that swallows the bait. Hope this helps someone.
