Bait fishing rigs with flashers, spinners, and small wires have been used by live bait anglers for many years, and in this article I'm going to inform you of some bait fishing rigs that include a more natural approach. The kind of bait fishing rigs with flashers and such have their place in the fishing community, especially when it comes to things like back trolling for walleye.
I'm referring in particular to fishing in normal fishing situations, either in a flowing river or a pond/lake, where we don't have access to a boat. In normal fishing situations where live bait is employed one of the keys to success is to have your offering look as natural as possible. In no situation is this more evident than when fishing with live worms.
Now when live worms are mentioned as fishing bait, most anglers don't give it much thought. They simply "thread" their worm onto a single fishing hook and call it good. I mean, how difficult is it, right? Well, it's not difficult, but if we simply give fishing with worms a little thought, we realize that this isn't the most effective way to go about using live worms as bait. There is a much more effective option available for fishing with live bait (especially live worms).
The most natural and effective way to fish with live bait, and live worms in particular, is a bait fishing rig called a set of gang hooks. A set of gang hooks is just a pair of small hooks tied in tandem, which enable a live worm to be presented in a totally natural and effective manner. This makes a big difference, especially with larger, more experienced fish. It doesn't make a huge difference with small "bait stealers", except for the fact that the smaller hooks will help you hook more "bait stealers" as well.
The bottom line is that when it comes to bait fishing rigs the gang hooks rig is as good as it gets, especially in "normal" fishing situations. As a matter of fact, a live worm rigged on a set of gang hooks, and allowed to flow organically with the current of a small river, bouncing along the bottom as it flows, is a deadly tactic for many species of fish. Remember a live worm (or any other live bait) should look as much like it does in nature as is possible. The natural approach to live bait fishing is extremely effective. Give it a shot and find out for yourself.
I'm referring in particular to fishing in normal fishing situations, either in a flowing river or a pond/lake, where we don't have access to a boat. In normal fishing situations where live bait is employed one of the keys to success is to have your offering look as natural as possible. In no situation is this more evident than when fishing with live worms.
Now when live worms are mentioned as fishing bait, most anglers don't give it much thought. They simply "thread" their worm onto a single fishing hook and call it good. I mean, how difficult is it, right? Well, it's not difficult, but if we simply give fishing with worms a little thought, we realize that this isn't the most effective way to go about using live worms as bait. There is a much more effective option available for fishing with live bait (especially live worms).
The most natural and effective way to fish with live bait, and live worms in particular, is a bait fishing rig called a set of gang hooks. A set of gang hooks is just a pair of small hooks tied in tandem, which enable a live worm to be presented in a totally natural and effective manner. This makes a big difference, especially with larger, more experienced fish. It doesn't make a huge difference with small "bait stealers", except for the fact that the smaller hooks will help you hook more "bait stealers" as well.
The bottom line is that when it comes to bait fishing rigs the gang hooks rig is as good as it gets, especially in "normal" fishing situations. As a matter of fact, a live worm rigged on a set of gang hooks, and allowed to flow organically with the current of a small river, bouncing along the bottom as it flows, is a deadly tactic for many species of fish. Remember a live worm (or any other live bait) should look as much like it does in nature as is possible. The natural approach to live bait fishing is extremely effective. Give it a shot and find out for yourself.
Trevor Kugler is co-founder of JRWfishing.com and an avid angler. He has more than 20 years experience fishing for all types of fish, and 15 years of business and internet experience. He currently raises his three year old daughter in the heart of trout fishing country.....Montana! Gang Hooks Tied & Ready To Fish: http://www.jrwfishing.com/gang_hooks.asp Article Source: http://EzineArticles.com/?expert=Trevor_Kugler |  |
