Johny513 wrote:
How would you fish frozen herring at the gut. What type of rig, etc.
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Hello
Johny513,
I was originally reffering the usage of "live" herring (not frozen). However, I have used "fresh" dead herring in many places such as Montauk, Rhode Island, Block Island and Orient Pt. with great success.
The key to success is to drift the herring over a "structure" (ledges, bowls, cuts, rips, drops, etc) and the herring should be drifting/working
close to the bottom (drop to the bottom and take three cranks on the reel).
Depending on the current and tide… You need to use enough led to keep your bait close to the bottom. Simply use a three-way swivel and do the following 3 steps.
1) Tie main line to one end of the swivel
2) Tie approx. 36"-50" of 40-60 lbs. leader with a sharp hook (Circle Hook / Palomar Knot)
3) Tie a 12"-15" 30 lbs. leader to your sinker (dropper loop)…. And you are good to go!
Hope this gives you a good start. Tight Lines!
"Crazy" Alberto
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