In Florida Gulf state waters and federal Gulf of Mexico waters, non-stainless steel, non-offset circle hooks are required when using natural baits for snapper and other reef fish
You can tell these fish are sitting about 40 feet from the boat, since the white circle is 45 feet away
I needed to hit the surf for two other reasons as well, one was I had a couple of long cast reels that I needed to rate, and the other was to subject the line roller of the BG SW to continuous splashing with sandy water, then I intentionally skipped rinsing the roller while I rinsed the rest of the reel at the end of each beach day
To tie a Rapala knot, you need to: 1) Tie an overhand knot about six inches above the tag end of your fishing line 2) Run the tag end through the eye of your hook or lure
Add the [29] For smaller fish, tie four 23 in (5.17.6 cm) dropper loop knots on an arms length of 3050 lb (480800 oz) monofilament fishing line, 34 in (7.610.2 cm) apart