In my surf fishing seminars I always took the time to discuss choking hooks. I tried to get everyone to see the value of circle hooks, but if they get choked with bait the hook will go in and out of the fish’s mouth like a Yo Yo. J shaped hooks don’t really suffer in the same manner, however a hook that is choked with bait can prevent complete penetration and prevent the fish from getting down to the bend. Especially if the bait is stout and refuses to be compressed. Our materials do not compress well, so I suspect that your formula is a solid one.