>>531844Circle/octopus hooks work great, just about anywhere in MA where I live will have loads of panfish who are the worst offenders for swallowing hooks.
I don't go for trout so I've never noticed any problem going for slightly larger than normal hooks. In my experience bass, panfish, catfish, pickerel/pike aren't hook or line shy so you don't need to try to hide the hook. Just leave the front fully exposed
The area I circled is where you want to load your bait.