Bait stealers

**thabugman** · 06-30-2016, 04:05 PM

I fish a pond that has several smaller fish that love stealing my bait. They sink the cork and my miss to catch ratio is way off. If I could catch them I would eat them! Suggestions on a setup that would make me increase my odds.

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**huntinslabs** · 06-30-2016, 06:20 PM

Maggot on a #12 hook. But have long hemostats handy.

**deathb4disco** · 06-30-2016, 06:24 PM

Originally Posted by thabugman

Suggestions on a setup that would make me increase my odds.

I suggest a Thill Shy Bite:

Thill Shy Bite

... or Thill waggler:

Thill TG Bodied Waggler

... shotted so that no more than 1/4" is sticking out of the water.

**RiverSlabber** · 06-30-2016, 08:39 PM

Originally Posted by huntinslabs

Maggot on a #12 hook. But have long hemostats handy.

I donno, Ive gut hooked more than a few. Long homestats wouldnt have helped. Is there a trick im missing?

**"D"** · 07-02-2016, 01:32 PM

Or use long shank cricket hooks.

**JamesAG** · 07-03-2016, 12:56 AM

Originally Posted by RiverSlabber

I donno, Ive gut hooked more than a few. Long homestats wouldnt have helped. Is there a trick im missing?

The little hooks with the slight bend in them makes a difference.

**brucec** · 07-03-2016, 10:03 PM

I use a #6 long shank hook.

**trypman1** · 07-04-2016, 05:01 PM

#12 hook with a Crappie nibble, will clean the pond out. Set hook at first bite.

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