I've given up using circle hooks for bluegill. I get far more reliable hooksets with standard hooks, size 6 thru 10.

That being said, I prefer Shorty's approach with jigheads. Very seldom will I tie on a plain hook for fishing live bait. I will typically use 1/80 or 1/100 oz jigheads. 1/64 if the fish are aggressive.

"Forget pounds and ounces, I'm figuring displacement!"

If we accept that: MBG(+)FGSF(=)HBG(F1)
And we surmise that: BG(>)HBG(F1) while GSF(<)HBG(F1)
Would it hold true that: HBG(F1)(+)AM500(x)q.d.(=)1.5lbGRWT?
PB answer: It depends.