Thread: A quick question on live baiting....

Ok a few quick questions ??:D

Is it better to use live bait on a lure or just on a plain hook ??

Should they hooked head first or tail first ??

head first if on a jig so it swims upright.

on a plain hook either way behind the back dorsal fin, or thru the lips, or eyes.

Now would that be the same with worms(waxworm, etc), and all as well??

Also if I'm just catching little bream, or crappie should go deeper, or shallower ??

Originally Posted by tuxdaddy

Now would that be the same with worms(waxworm, etc), and all as well??

Also if I'm just catching little bream, or crappie should go deeper, or shallower ??

Sticko was referring to using minnows


My vote would be a plain hook. And waxworms/mealworms/etc ... can be hooked either from head to tail or tail to head. I prefer tail to head, and only allow the hook point to break thru the skin ... not come out past the barb. And, if you're catching small fish ... it's generally wiser to fish deeper.

.... cp

I use a plain hook. For grub-type baits, I hook them near the tail.

Originally Posted by deathb4disco

I use a plain hook. For grub-type baits, I hook them near the tail.

Why near the tail ???

Originally Posted by tuxdaddy

Why near the tail ???

Because they live longer.

Any particular hook size ??

Any particular weight for the jigs, or styles ??

For maggots (my primary bait), I use a #14 or #16 dry fly hook. For a meal worm, I might use a #10 or #12.

If you use a jig, I'd keep it as light as possible to get a very slow fall.

The lightest jigs I have are 1/32 but I do have some trout magnet darts, that are 1/64... Which would you think is better for this, or should I just try both ??

Again thanks for the help in "schoolin" me on live baiting..