Start fishing better with FREE Weekly Video Tips delivered straight to your email.
bait rigging
-
2024, How to Hook Live Shrimp with William Toney
Dive into the art of live shrimp fishing with Captain William Toney, a Florida inshore expert. This comprehensive guide unveils three foolproof methods for hooking live shrimp, tailored to catch redfish, snook, and more. Discover the secrets of shrimp anatomy, species-specific strategies, and environmental adaptations that will transform your angling success in coastal waters.
WATCH NOW -
2024, Bait Rigs for Yellowfin Tuna Fishing with Mike Hennessy
Join big game fishing expert Mike Hennessy in Golfito, Costa Rica and uncover the secrets to successful yellowfin tuna fishing. Mike shares his expertise on baits, rigs, and hooks for tuna. Learn essential techniques to prepare for tuna of all sizes in this comprehensive guide to mastering the art of tuna fishing.
WATCH NOW -
2024, How to Hook Live Baits for Swimming with Mike Hennessy
Master the art of hooking live baits for saltwater fishing success. From freelining to belly hooking, learn expert techniques to present blue runners, goggle eyes, and pilchards for maximum effectiveness. Discover how proper hook placement can entice more strikes, whether you're targeting surface feeders or deep-dwelling predators in various conditions.
WATCH NOW -
2020, Ballyhoo - Bait Rigging Aussie Garfish
Ballyhoo is the standard bait for offshore fishing, suitable for various fish such as sailfish, marlin, swordfish, dolphin, wahoo, and dredge. Learn step-by-step how to rig ballyhoo for sailfish, including wax thread, hooks, crimps, pliers, compact skirts, rigging needle, along with a snub leader and securing the hook.
WATCH NOW -
Featured
2018, Ballyhoo - Bait Rigging 8 Ways for Offshore Fishing
Rigged ballyhoo is a popular offshore fishing bait for various species, including dolphin, kingfish, sailfish, marlin, tuna, grouper, and wahoo. Proper preparation and rigging techniques are crucial for success. In The Spread's fishing video, learn how to rig various ballyhoo baits, making you a better fisherman.
WATCH NOW -
2018, Bait Rigging - Strip Baits for Saltwater Fishing
Strip bait fishing produces results! Learn how to expertly rig strips like bonito, mullet, and squid with hooks, wire, mono, and skirts for wahoo, dolphin, sailfish, marlin, and more. See why strip baits catch more than ballyhoo and get rigging tips, tackle lists, and tests of how these lures swim. With this step-by-step guide, you'll look like a pro on your next fishing trip.
WATCH NOW -
2023, Pinfish - A Comprehensive Guide
Pinfish are a popular and effective baitfish for catching gamefish like redfish, snook, and seatrout. Rig and present them naturally to match conditions and target species. Handle with care to keep them lively for the best action. Learn more with this comprehensive guide.
READ MORE -
2023, Catching Swordfish: A Comprehensive Guide
Hooking into a brute swordfish represents the pinnacle for many anglers. But landing one requires mastery of specialized tactics. This comprehensive guide covers critical swordfish strategies - from gear and bait rigging to daytime and nighttime techniques. With insights from seasoned experts at In The Spread, discover how to conquer these elusive giants.
READ MORE -
2023, Ballyhoo Fish – Bait Rigging Insights
The Ballyhoo fish, part of the halfbeak family, is a renowned predator in the Atlantic ecosystem. They are found in warm currents from New England to Brazil, providing sustenance to larger predators. Anglers find the Ballyhoo fish both formidable adversaries and prized quarry, with their agility and speed making them a prized quarry. In The Spread aims to educate and inspire curiosity about the Ballyhoo fish and its role in the aquatic ecosystem.
READ MORE -
2022, Wahoo Baits
Unleash the power of wahoo bait fishing tactics! Understanding bait behavior, proper rigging techniques, and timing with tides can dramatically improve your wahoo success rates. Whether you prefer live baiting with speedos and goggle eyes or slow trolling with ballyhoo, this guide reveals the secrets to landing more trophy wahoo.
READ MORE -
2021, Ballyhoo - THE Bait for Offshore Fishing
Ballyhoo, also known as garfish, are popular for targeting light tackle billfish in game fishing boats. They are part of the halfbeaks family and have a unique jaw structure. Ballyhoos are epipelagic fish, living in the uppermost layer of the water column, and use their larger tail fin as a rudder.
READ MORE -
2020, Rigging Strip Baits - Fishing Techniques
Rigging strip baits is a versatile and productive option for near shore fishing, offering multiple species and a greater chance of catching multiple species. Unlike ballyhoo, strip baits are easy to store and take up minimal space. To rig strip baits effectively, use good strips, tools, tackle, lure heads, skirts, line connectors, hooks, and hand tools. Choose from bullet head lures, sea witches, and compact squids for different water conditions.
READ MORE -
2018, How to Rig Ballyhoo
The ocean's rhythm is a symphony of ballyhoo, fish, and man. Rigging ballyhoo for trolling involves a delicate ritual bridging the gap between human ambition and the humble ballyhoo fish. Mastering the art requires understanding the ballyhoo, its colors, firmness, and beak. Anglers use various rigging techniques, including swivel rigs, O-ring rigs, float rigs, circle hook rigs, and chuggers. The artistry extends beyond bait to skirts, enhancing the lure's vibrancy.
READ MORE