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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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2023, Slow Trolling Live Bait for Wahoo - Shawn Rotella part 2
Captain Shawn Rotella, a legend in Hawaii's sport fishing realm, unveils the artistry of wahoo fishing. Delve into the intricacies of slow trolling with live bait and discover the thrilling dance between angler and the majestic wahoo in the azure expanses of Hawaii.
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2023, Wahoo Fishing – Slow Trolling with Shawn Rotella part 1
Unlock the secrets of wahoo fishing with Captain Shawn Rotella. Dive into slow trolling live bait techniques, understand wahoo ecology, and refine your angling strategy for unmatched success on the water.
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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, Rigging Live Shrimp
Unlock the secrets of effectively hooking live shrimp with three proven methods: horn hook, tail hook, and jighead rigging. This comprehensive guide explores shrimp anatomy, species-specific tactics for redfish and snook, and essential techniques for keeping bait lively longer. Elevate your inshore fishing results with professional insights on jighead selection and environmental adaptations.
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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
The best live bait for redfish varies by season and region across Florida waters. Fourth-generation guide Captain William Toney shares proven techniques for selecting live shrimp, pinfish, mud minnows, finger mullet, and blue crab. This expert redfish fishing guide reveals optimal bait choices, rigging methods, and seasonal patterns that consistently produce trophy catches in inshore waters.
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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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