G'day Scotty, re the hook exposure, pilchard is a very soft bait, once the fish bites down on it the point becomes exposed, similar to a weedless rigged plastic. If they swallow the bait whole without biting down on it, a strike will tear the hook completely out of the bait and into the fishes mouth. Hope that helps
Keep them frozen until you need them. Only defrost a couple at a time. Keep the presentation straight. Half hitch. You can buy keeper string and wrap it a few times. Don’t bother re-freezing. It’s berley then.
I never thought of the straightness of the bait presentation. So darned simple. Why didn't I think of it myself lol.
thanks man, i generally use a 3 hook surf rig so i cut into thirds. i usually find that the fish go for the tail piece first.
Beautiful presentation, rigging the head never feels as sturdy as the tail half for me, but this method looks great. Thanks!
Yeah I rig mine like that. I used to use keeper hooks but found simple is the best..
Awesome video, straight to the point. What size hook do you use?
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What type of hook would you use for this application? cheers
Id prob go a baitholder
Does this work well for surf casting with no exposed hook?
good luckj surf casting anything but squid unless its wrapped on good
U deserve more subs
no hook exposure = no idea
G'day Scotty, re the hook exposure, pilchard is a very soft bait, once the fish bites down on it the point becomes exposed, similar to a weedless rigged plastic. If they swallow the bait whole without biting down on it, a strike will tear the hook completely out of the bait and into the fishes mouth. Hope that helps
How can I stop pilchards from falling off my hook
Once they defrost.
Keep them frozen until you need them. Only defrost a couple at a time. Keep the presentation straight. Half hitch. You can buy keeper string and wrap it a few times. Don’t bother re-freezing. It’s berley then.
Choice thanks