[Toightline]

why is that i was able to spot pods of bunker everywhere.. happy fins going across the water but NOT able to snag any.. threw my treble snag about 15 times right over the pods.. NADA. what the heck?!? is it me?

 

[NanbayFluker]

Keep your hooks sharp. That is key. Also try letting it sink a little, but not too much. If you are fishing the right depth, you should be feeling a few bumps of other fish before you finally snag one. Good Luck!

NanbayFluker

 

[bigfish123]

Sharp hooks are the key. When I am snagging bunker I like to reel in until I feel the hook hit the fish then I will snag right away. But I dont know why you wouldnt be able to snag them if they where bunched up like you discribed the pod.

I guess just bad luck ??????

 

[MakoMike]

Are you sure they were adult bunker? Could have been small baitfish that aren't easily snagged, or could be the hooks were dull as the others have said.

 

[fishon2407]

I've modified my weighted treble by tying an unweighted one 10" behind it.Most of the times I get them with the weighted one but have needed the follow up hook plenty of times too.

 

[Toightline]

correction: i snagged one. and they were adult bunkers. my hooks are sharp.. maybe i need to be sharpened... maybe i was thrashing at weeds.. hahah j.k. thanks anyways guys! tight lines!

 

[fish4me]

Sharp hooks are key to snagging them.

 

[chermsac]

snagging bunker

besides having a sharp hook a rigid pole is required. If you are using a lite action rod or your's bends too much, you are missing the fish. I use a Penn slammer rod just for this and it works great. I started using a regular rod years ago and would snag a few but this really works better. The Penn slammer rod is for big fish like tuna. The tip of it is as thick as my pinky.