This provides an out-of-current spot for the bait to sit in on the running tides and around the slack tide when the water movement slows up all the nutrients settle along the edge
Meanwhile, the small profile doesnt weigh down the jig, thus making it off balance, nor does it hinder the fish attracting action
This syle of hook is designed to keep your soft plastic swimbait securely attached - either via the small metal spiral like the one on the hook eye above, or by threading directly onto the hook shank - whilst minimizing the risk of snagging on weeds, debris or reef
(Sometimes Im in a hurry and dont worry about the fuzzies, but they can get in the way of wrapping the hackle if youre not careful.) Grasp the feather by the tip and stroke back all of the fibers except for the very tip
How-to Choose Freshwater Bait As a fisherman your tackle box steadily fills with different types of bait as you discover what works where, when and for different species of fish