Live Bait Rigs

[Bracey]

G'day Raiders

Very new to live bait fishing and I'm just after a bit of basic info on what sort of rig to use. Most likely will be using yakkas as bait and have seen a lot of images on where to run the hook either through the back or the nose. The info I'm after is what sort of rig do you use down to the fish? Float or unweighted, or sinker at the bottom of the rig with the livey coming off a dropper? Like everyone I would love to catch a kingfish. What setup is best to target them. Should the bait be presented near the bottom or just under the surface? I know a lot of people say squid is best but I'll start off with the yakkas. Any advice much appreciated.

Cheers, Bart

[onearmedfisho]

G'day Raiders

Very new to live bait fishing and I'm just after a bit of basic info on what sort of rig to use. Most likely will be using yakkas as bait and have seen a lot of images on where to run the hook either through the back or the nose. The info I'm after is what sort of rig do you use down to the fish? Float or unweighted, or sinker at the bottom of the rig with the livey coming off a dropper? Like everyone I would love to catch a kingfish. What setup is best to target them. Should the bait be presented near the bottom or just under the surface? I know a lot of people say squid is best but I'll start off with the yakkas. Any advice much appreciated.

Cheers, Bart

Mate for yakkas if your slow trolling then (1-3 knots max) you should pin him through the nostrils. I run my main line down to a smallish barrel sinker which then has a swivel and a good 1.5 - 2.0m of flourocarbon leader. I just walk the boat in and ouf of gear and let the sinker do all the work. If the kings are there, you will know about it!!!

[rod1448]

Hi,

I'm very similar to 'one armed fisho' when trolling but when stationary I like to feed a small elastic band with the use of a bait needle through the front of the eye socket taking care not to puncture the eyeball. I then attach the elastic band to a hook on a fluorocarbon dropper off the main line leaving the point of the hook facing upwards once attached to the elastic band with a few twists.

Cheers

Rod

[Bracey]

Cheers guys thanks for the info.

Bart

[sienna2500]

I use similar technique as rod1448. It's called briddle rig. Look it up online there r videos on how to do it. It's most effective way to keep your bait alive for the longest.