How to Use Cut Bait When You Don’t Want it on the Bottom
- By: Tony Acevedo
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The basic rules of fishing with cut bait are simple: let it sit on the bottom and wait for a bite. But what are you supposed to do when you’re fishing over thick grass or bottom structure?
In addition to getting hung up, grass makes it harder for the fish to find your bait and increases the chances of a missed hookset.
In this video, I’ll share some quick tips for fishing with cut bait in these kinds of conditions and it might just open your eyes to some new possibilities.
Using Cut Bait Off the Bottom
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Key Takeaways
- Use an adjustable bobber to float your bait just above the shallowest area you’re fishing. You still want to keep your bait close to the bottom, though.
- There’s no need to add extra weight.
- Using a bobber can also allow you to float your bait back to where the fish are instead of casting right next to them and potentially spooking them.
- Use this setup with blue crab, mullet, shrimp, or any other cut bait.
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Love my bobber. Thanks Tony.🤗🎣🙏💯
You’re welcome Bob!
Great tip on using the adjustable bobber Tony! Thanks.
Thanks Harvey!