First off, just want to say hi to everyone. Moved out here about 4 years ago from SF Bay Area and just started fishing for the stripers out here last season. Mostly north shore so far, but I plan to explore a little more this year. Used to go every so often at the Delta back home, but its nothing like out here. Having a blast.
Been reading these forums for awhile, and I've looked for the answer to this but never really found anything specific - my apologies if it's been covered and I did not look hard enough.
I'm just wondering what the proper way to hook a clam is? I use them all the time, and I catch some fish, but I end up trying different hook placements and stuff because the skin is so soft they get stolen or flat out just come off a lot. Is there a "correct" way to do it, or one that works best? Some people I see leave the clam mostly hanging with the hook near the "front" of the bait. Others I see kinda ball the clam up all on the hook.. You guys have any opinions on this? I'm good on the rigs and such used, just curious about actual placement on the hook.
Thanks in advance for any tips.
Been reading these forums for awhile, and I've looked for the answer to this but never really found anything specific - my apologies if it's been covered and I did not look hard enough.
I'm just wondering what the proper way to hook a clam is? I use them all the time, and I catch some fish, but I end up trying different hook placements and stuff because the skin is so soft they get stolen or flat out just come off a lot. Is there a "correct" way to do it, or one that works best? Some people I see leave the clam mostly hanging with the hook near the "front" of the bait. Others I see kinda ball the clam up all on the hook.. You guys have any opinions on this? I'm good on the rigs and such used, just curious about actual placement on the hook.
Thanks in advance for any tips.