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Fishing- In The New York Area => Hudson River Striper Fishing => Topic started by: DRobertson on May 02, 2022, 12:15:47 PM

Title: Drifting with live herring question
Post by: DRobertson on May 02, 2022, 12:15:47 PM

I have a question for the guys and gals that drift with live herring.
When drifting do you have your pole in locked position so that when the fish takes it they automatically set the circle hook or do you run a tight baitfeeder so when they hit they can still run with the bait prior to setting the hook with a circle hook?

Title: Re: Drifting with live herring question
Post by: Tippin'Scales on May 04, 2022, 10:40:05 PM

Baitfeeder not engaged but I do back off the main drag so it can take a bit if it is bigger fish.