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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.
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2020, Redfish - Best Live Bait with William Toney
Captain William Toney shares tips and techniques for catching redfish, including pinfish, shrimp, and mud minnows. He teaches trapping, bait selection, and using a subsurface buoy to prevent theft. Toney demonstrates making rigs, hook placement, and modifying pinfish for scent or vibration.
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2019, Largemouth Bass - Florida Live Bait PreSpawn
Capt. Nick Kefalides, a USMC Spec Ops veteran, teaches live bait techniques for Florida prespawn bass fishing. He demonstrates how to present baits to weed edges, open water beds, and heavy structure, and shares his preferred bait type and rigging techniques.
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2018, Muskie - Bottom Fishing with Live Suckers
Joe Murphy's In The Spread musky fishing video demonstrates the importance of anchoring and setting live bait lines on specific bottom topography for effective musky hunting. This approach allows for stationary control and a good leash.
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2018, Snook - Live Bait Fishing Chokoloskee Florida
In this In The Spread fishing video, we discuss catching snook using live bait in Florida, a dynamic environment with big fish. We work with Chokoloskee fishing guide Brian Sanders to explain tides, preferred tackle, rig, presentation, boat positioning, and various angling techniques. Brian shares his lifeline snook fish angler's tactics and strategies, helping you become the best live bait snook fisherman.
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2024, How to Hook Live Bait
Discover the game-changing techniques of hooking live bait for saltwater fishing. From freelining pilchards to belly hooking blue runners, this guide reveals expert methods to entice more strikes. Learn how strategic hook placement can mimic natural prey movement, whether you're targeting surface-feeding tuna or deep-dwelling grouper in various conditions.
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2020, Yellowfin Tuna Videos - Catch More
The author, a southeastern US native, started fishing in Louisiana for yellowfin tuna. He grew hooked on the sport and wanted to share his knowledge with others. He developed the idea for In The Spread fishing videos during his time in the Bahamas, aiming to provide hard core instructional content for public consumption.
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2020, Best Live Bait for Redfish
Redfish, also known as red drum, are popular inshore species and rely on sight and smell for success. To catch redfish, use baits native to their natural environment and crustaceans. Capt. William Toney, a fourth-generation guide, uses live baits in Homosassa, Florida, targeting redfish year-round. Knowing local natural baits and tides helps produce fish in boats, even during seasonal variations. Using fresh baits is the most effective choice for near-guaranteed success.
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2020, How to Catch Baits for Muskie Fishing
Local bait stores may not carry the necessary live bait for certain situations, such as bass, catfish, musky, and striper fishing. In the Volunteer state, laws regarding the sale of live minnows have changed, so anglers must catch their own. Small creeks and streams often have the big bait needed for various fishing situations. Casting nets are the best method for catching larger musky bait.
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