Livebaiting?

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Livebaiting?

#1 Post by tex »

Just wondering,if anyone can help.wot type of rig would suit livebaiting?
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Re: Livebaiting?

#2 Post by Tanglerat »

What species of bait are you going to livebait?
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Re: Livebaiting?

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Re: Livebaiting?

#4 Post by Tanglerat »

Running ledger rig, 6 to 10 feet of line ending in a small treble hook. Snag one prong of the treble in the joey's snout and lower it carefully over the side to make sure it doesn't tangle into a ball. Don't rest the rod against the gunnell when you're fishing or a decent sized Bass will have it tipped up and overboard in a blink when he hits the joey.
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Re: Livebaiting?

#5 Post by tex »

Thank you
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Re: Livebaiting?

#6 Post by Ric0shay »

Im interested in trying this also.Is a bridle rig any good ?
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Re: Livebaiting?

#7 Post by Tanglerat »

I had to YouTube bridle rig - looks interesting, if a lot more fiddly - having to have a baitneedle and supply of elastic bands to hand. Never tried it but might be worth a go if your macks are bigger than joey sized.

Interesting. Thanks for the tip.
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Re: Livebaiting?

#8 Post by roger de dodger »

have had good pollock and cod with live launce out in the boat size 2/0 hook through the top lip ,fished like a jellyworm with a long trace 7-10 feet long and just let the lead bounce along the bottom
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