Thread: Under a float?

I use the same setup with a DOA-style shrimp and pop it every now and then.
Works well with live finger mullet too.

Live shrimp.. or fresh dead.. twitch it... or TWERK it

You guys are sure helpful to a saltwater newbie. Thanks

Pier#r,

How do those stops work on braid? Most of my spinning stuff is rigged with braid with fluro or mono leader.

Originally Posted by Mr. Cleland

I use it almost exclusively... until my shrimp are gone. 40lb(easier to tie) or 50lb mono 'leader' material. uni to uni on your mainline. about 3' is plenty. I then put a weighted cork about 3.5' above the hook(a #8-10 treble) maybe even add a tiny split shot a foot above the shrimp.. you can watch the spanish circle and attach it.. you'll loose a good bit of bait if you don't hid the hook well. I'm gonna try a gold # 10 next time just for kicks.

I assume 40 or 50 lb mono wouldn’t hold up to King mackerel, would a King hit a shrimp?

Originally Posted by MarkS1320

I assume 40 or 50 lb mono wouldn’t hold up to King mackerel, would a King hit a shrimp?

Occasionally, but shrimp is not a keep size kings normal table fair. Small juvie kings eat them though.
But yeah, a king will slice through 50# mono likes its not even there.

Originally Posted by MarkS1320

I assume 40 or 50 lb mono wouldn’t hold up to King mackerel, would a King hit a shrimp?

Like Carl said... a keeper king will slice through.. as will a axe handle smack. But my favorite eatin size will take it all day long... They can see really well so hook placement and color is key, I had poor experience with tin colored hooks. the coffee bronze worked good. #8 or # 10 treble. Keep a eye on your leader.. replace it often

It does happen occasionally, but you gotta be mighty LUCKY!!!

I use a 4" pear float for freshwater catfishing. ( 4" Big Pear Float ) Wonder how it would work in the salt? The weighted version has a 1 oz lead built in.
For night fishing a 8" glow stik helps light it up (punch some holes with a 16d nail and it hold well) This my night time catfish catching rig.