Bait stealers

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

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Originally Posted by thabugman

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

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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.

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Originally Posted by huntinslabs

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

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

Or use long shank cricket hooks.

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Originally Posted by RiverSlabber

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

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

I use a #6 long shank hook.

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