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Live bait seems to be a staple of Florida fishing and a world unto its own. The extent of my live bait knowledge ends at bluegill and farm ponds (or throwing the occasional skipjack w/ a stinger hook for stripper and flat heads).
What are some of your favorite methods for catching bait? Do you pay attention to moon phase, water temp, water salinity, etc? Do you prefer a cast net, sabiki rig, or some slick ol' timer trick?
Years ago - I was maybe 14 - I used to catch pinfish on a 5-6x hook dropshot rig on east coast piers (around Jupiter) but can't seem to replicate the results where I fish now (Port Charlotte/ Punta Gorda). My theory is the waters too brackish where I am, but I really don't know the answer... I've had passing conversations around bait shops about chumming up for ballyhoo or throwing for greenbacks but nothing's ever netted me much success.
I'm watching the tutorial videos and getting guide trips but I'd be remiss not to check with you guys before trying again.
Side note: One thing I really want to try is flipping docks with a pinfish in a Mustad double-live bait hook (see pic) and working it like a fluke.
What are some of your favorite methods for catching bait? Do you pay attention to moon phase, water temp, water salinity, etc? Do you prefer a cast net, sabiki rig, or some slick ol' timer trick?
Years ago - I was maybe 14 - I used to catch pinfish on a 5-6x hook dropshot rig on east coast piers (around Jupiter) but can't seem to replicate the results where I fish now (Port Charlotte/ Punta Gorda). My theory is the waters too brackish where I am, but I really don't know the answer... I've had passing conversations around bait shops about chumming up for ballyhoo or throwing for greenbacks but nothing's ever netted me much success.
I'm watching the tutorial videos and getting guide trips but I'd be remiss not to check with you guys before trying again.
Side note: One thing I really want to try is flipping docks with a pinfish in a Mustad double-live bait hook (see pic) and working it like a fluke.
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