trolling macs - Kayak Fishing Adventures on Big Water’s Edge

summers in kuwait · 07-15-2015, 08:55 AM

Hey Mike,

I've seen guys rig bait like this before, but haven't done it myself. Makes sense to me and should keep the bait alive longer.

Is this link similar to the method you are talking about? Bridle A Bait

double p · 07-15-2015, 09:44 AM

thanks for the info guys. i usually nose-hook them, but the other day i wanted the mac to go deeper so i butt-hooked it because i was too lazy to tie a weight on. i trolled around slowly for a few and then a damn dog took it.

yemff · 07-15-2015, 03:51 PM

2/0 -5/0 J hooks thru the nose

igotpron · 07-15-2015, 05:29 PM

1/0 sideways thru the nose, 30lb floro, you can drag the same bait around all day until one you loose it. Fish, seals, snag, or stupid birds.

taggermike · 07-15-2015, 08:58 PM

That's exactly how I'm rigging my baits. I use a loop of 30 lb braid instead of floss tho. Mike

summers in kuwait · 07-16-2015, 06:01 AM

Thanks for confirming Mike.
I'm going to mess around with this rigging next time out.

07-15-2015, 08:55 AM	#1
summers in kuwait Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2014 Location: East County San Diego Posts: 657	Thanks for the tip Hey Mike, I've seen guys rig bait like this before, but haven't done it myself. Makes sense to me and should keep the bait alive longer. Is this link similar to the method you are talking about? Bridle A Bait

07-15-2015, 09:44 AM	#2
double p Member Join Date: Oct 2013 Location: temecula Posts: 59	thanks for the info guys. i usually nose-hook them, but the other day i wanted the mac to go deeper so i butt-hooked it because i was too lazy to tie a weight on. i trolled around slowly for a few and then a damn dog took it.

07-15-2015, 03:51 PM	#3
yemff Member Join Date: Nov 2014 Posts: 75	2/0 -5/0 J hooks thru the nose

07-15-2015, 05:29 PM	#4
igotpron Xcoastie Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: Westminster Posts: 285	1/0 sideways thru the nose, 30lb floro, you can drag the same bait around all day until one you loose it. Fish, seals, snag, or stupid birds.

07-15-2015, 08:58 PM	#5
taggermike Senior Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: Chula Vista Posts: 1,589	That's exactly how I'm rigging my baits. I use a loop of 30 lb braid instead of floss tho. Mike

07-16-2015, 06:01 AM	#6
summers in kuwait Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2014 Location: East County San Diego Posts: 657	Thanks for confirming Mike. I'm going to mess around with this rigging next time out.