When using piggie perch or croaker for trout bait, how is the best way to rig them? I've hooked them through the upper lip with the hook point up but I notice after a few hits, it looks like the attacking fish is going for the tail of the bait. I'm using #4 circle hook for the bait. Should I be be hooking the bait through the tail fin or something?
I have always hooked live bait just behind the dorsal fin and down far enough that I get enough meat for the hook to hold. I was told that the bait can swim better like this and you are more likely to get a hook up. I am glad to see the hook size and style you use are what I use too.
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