smudge wrote: remember that the longline uses circle hooks and it doesn't strike. Do the same |
Reel Deal wrote: I would be surprised if J hooks not circle like most long lines -. |
smudge wrote: Only put the hook through the bait, don't strike the bites and you will get bugger all gut hooked fish. |
mojojo wrote:
When you say "Don't Strike the Bite". Do you mean if I was using it with a rod? |
Alan L wrote: I use those exclusively on my gurnard traces. I set my sinker just on the bottom and let it bounce with the swells. Leave the rod in the holder - don't touch it. Until you need to wind the fish in. Out-catches any other rods on the boat. They hook themselves and I think the bouncing bait and sinker attracts them. Alan |
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