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Hook Line and Threader

August 12, 2018 at 11:35 am Leave a comment

Live bait always trumps fresh (dead) baits.  One technique that has been used frequently in areas where fresh live bait is not available is the Hook, Line and Threader.

The Hook, Line and Threader is a technique where a live fish or a variety of crustacean is used still alive and active with a hook embedded into it’s body without harming it.

This technique is used by many anglers to mixed success.

The technique uses a stainless steel threader or needle inserted in the mouth of the live bait fish, pushing the needle threader through the organ cavity and out through the anal opening. Then a attaching a looped leader with a double or treble hook on the other. Slowly and carefully, then pulling the needle threader back out of the mouth of the fish.

Once loop end of leader is through the mouth, attach it to your main line.

The threaded bait should either be cast with split shot weight or free lining into your favorite spot.

If done carefully, there is little harm to the fish. And the fish or crustacean will survive in the water for hours if not damaged by a predator.

The  Hook, Line and Threader can be used on a many species of bait fish and many crustaceans.

Will this work in your region? Anybody’s guess! That’s why they call it fishing.

Until next time – Tightlines – Capt Tony

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