Mussels how best to use them

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Mussels how best to use them

#1 Post by dogfish4896 »

Hi lads
Whats the best way to use mussels and how do you keep them on the hook.
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#2 Post by beachcaster »

shell them , pile them on a baiting needle and whip them with bait elastic into the shape of a sausage ,then just cut them into big enough baits for your hook/hooks.!!!cheers john
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#3 Post by dogfish4896 »

Thanks for that John. :D Happy christmas to you. :D
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mussels how best to use them

#4 Post by fishermannum1 »

i rig them the same way as beachcaster said,and usually tip them off with a strip of mac; or squid.
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right i'am off for a swally!!!!!!! so were's the F***'n purse!!!!!!!
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#5 Post by eric »

get a bendable piece of wire, bend it into a V-shape. put your mussel between the V and press down, then wrap it in cotton.
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