Or want to introduce someone else to the world of fishing?

If so, I’ll show you the #1 rig for all beginner anglers.

It’s a surefire way to get quick bites and feel the thrill of tight lines!

#1 Rig For Beginner Anglers [VIDEO]

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How To Tie The Palomar Knot

Gear Needed:

• Daiwa D Shock Spinning Combo
• Size #1 Hook

This is a universal rig that is as close as you can get to a guarantee no matter where you’re fishing.

We’re not going to talk specific species.

It’s all about hitting the water to catch something to get tight lines.

If you’re just getting into saltwater fishing, you don’t need fancy, expensive equipment.

As a matter of fact, simple is better.

Recommended Gear Outfit

Combos are a great choice for beginners.

We have an excellent combo available in our tackle shop – the Daiwa D Shock Spinning Combo.

The rod is a 7-foot Medium Power Spinning Rod combined with a spinning reel spooled with 12-lb monofilament.

They are very inexpensive and will get the job done.

Universal Saltwater Rig

Because the reel is spooled with monofilament, there is no need for leaders or pre-tied rigs.

On the end of the line, tie a size #1 hook using a Palomar Knot.

Then about six inches up from that, we’re going to put a small split-shot weight.

The weight of the split-shot will depend on the depth you’re fishing as well as the speed of the current.

That’s all there is to it.

Bait Choices

As far as the bait to use, frozen shrimp is always a great choice.

Yes you can use live shrimp but frozen will get the job done.

Break the shrimp up into little pieces and slide them onto the hook.

Drop the bait down near hard structure like docks, bridges, oysters, etc. – spots where there are all sorts of fish swimming below.

Spot Selection

The best places to start with this rig are near bridges or piers.

These are big structures that hold lots of fish.

One of the biggest mistakes people make when fishing off of piers is casting way out in front of them.

The fish are right beneath your feet close to the structure.

A common error here is staying in one spot for too long.

If you’re fishing one bridge piling without any luck, pick up and try a different spot.

Keep moving until you find the bite.

Once you find one fish, more often than not you’ll find more.

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I find that too much gear or the wrong weight can ruin your shrimp presentation.

With a stealthier approach, you’ll get the strikes you’re after.

Take a closer look!!

Tactics To Rig Live Shrimp For More Strikes [VIDEO]

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Live Shrimp Rig:

• Rod: 7’6 Medium Power Fast Action
• Reel: 2500-3000 size spinning reel
• Line: 10lb PowerPro Braid
• Leader: 15lb Berkley Vanish Fluorocarbon
• Hook: 1/0 Circle Hook

If fish see too much going on in your rig, they won’t bite the hook.

When you’re fishing tight to docks, bridges, and similar structure, the rig shown above is the way to go.

You’ll want to go with a light line and small hooks.

Hook size depends on the size of the shrimp you’ve got.

First, pinch the tail of the shrimp off – just the fan section.

This helps release scent from the shrimp and keeps it alive.

Slide the hook through one side of the body and out through the other.

Not only does this rig release more scent, but it also is easier to cast the shrimp farther using this method.

FINDING THE FISH HELP

In order to help make sure that you are targeting the right areas based on the latest feeding trends and upcoming weather forecasts, make sure to use the following 3 resources because they will save you a ton of time.

1. WEEKEND GAME PLANS (UPDATED WEEKLY)

These regional game plans will show you exactly what types of spots to target in under 10 minutes… just click the video to start, and you’ll be informed on what to do on your next trip.

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This is a fun approach to cruise down mangrove shorelines looking for fish poking their heads out.

Plus, you don’t need much other than a hook and live shrimp.

Take a closer look below!!

Sight Fishing With Live Shrimp [VIDEO]

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Gear Used On This Trip:

• 2/0 Gamakatsu Octopus Hook
• 20lb Berkley Vanish Fluorocarbon with a 40lb tippet
• 20lb PowerPro Braid

For this technique, start with a hook and a live shrimp.

Pinch the tail off of the shrimp and slide the hook through the meaty end of the remaining tail portion.

This releases scent while also creating a more streamlined rig allowing you to cast more accurately.

This approach is great for finding fish along shorelines or mangroves.

Keep your eyes peeled for movement and cast the shrimp to the fish.

You can also pitch the shrimp up into small pockets and cut-outs along the shoreline.

When you’re fishing murky water in an area without any grass, look for dark spots on the bottom.

That usually indicates a fish.

FINDING THE FISH HELP

In order to help make sure that you are targeting the right areas based on the latest feeding trends and upcoming weather forecasts, make sure to use the following 3 resources because they will save you a ton of time.

1. WEEKEND GAME PLANS (UPDATED WEEKLY)

These regional game plans will show you exactly what types of spots to target in under 10 minutes… just click the video to start, and you’ll be informed on what to do on your next trip.

Weekend Game Plan Lessons

2. SMART FISHING SPOTS PLATFORM (UPDATED EVERY 15 MINUTES)

This exclusive software literally shows you where the most fish are likely to be feeding based on exactly when you’ll be fishing. It factors in the tides, wind, and weather to help you quickly see which areas to target throughout the day.

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3. COMMUNITY REPORTS (LIVE FEED)

The Insider Community platform is what you can use to see what is biting near you, and you can get to know other members who fish in your area. Plus, you can use it to keep a log of your catches so you can use past trips to help predict future catches.

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I see this all the time and it only lowers your odds of catching fish.

Take a look below!!

#1 Most Common Shrimp Rigging Mistake [VIDEO]

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Most people will take the shrimp and slide the hook right through the middle of the body.

This is actually the WORST way to rig live or dead shrimp.

It will cause the shrimp to spin underwater creating a totally unnatural presentation.

Another mistake anglers make is using the wrong size hook.

They’ll use a hook that is way too big for the shrimp.

If you use a hook that’s too big, you’ll weigh down the shrimp causing an unnatural presentation.

You want to instead match the size of the hook to your bait.

THIS Is How To Properly Rig Shrimp

FINDING THE FISH HELP

In order to help make sure that you are targeting the right areas based on the latest feeding trends and upcoming weather forecasts, make sure to use the following 3 resources because they will save you a ton of time.

1. WEEKEND GAME PLANS (UPDATED WEEKLY)

These regional game plans will show you exactly what types of spots to target in under 10 minutes… just click the video to start, and you’ll be informed on what to do on your next trip.

Weekend Game Plan Lessons

2. SMART FISHING SPOTS PLATFORM (UPDATED EVERY 15 MINUTES)

This exclusive software literally shows you where the most fish are likely to be feeding based on exactly when you’ll be fishing. It factors in the tides, wind, and weather to help you quickly see which areas to target throughout the day.

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3. COMMUNITY REPORTS (LIVE FEED)

The Insider Community platform is what you can use to see what is biting near you, and you can get to know other members who fish in your area. Plus, you can use it to keep a log of your catches so you can use past trips to help predict future catches.

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On this trip, I decided to shake things up and target some local bridges armed with shrimp.

In this video, you’ll get to see how I was rigging live shrimp and WHY.

Take a look!!

How To Rig Live Shrimp When Fishing Close To Bridges [VIDEO]

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Setup Used On This Trip:

• Rod: 7’10” Century Weapon
• Reel: Daiwa BG MQ 3000
• Line: 20lb PowerPro
• Leader: 30lb Berkley Vanish Fluorocarbon
• Hook: 4/0 Hoss Football Jighead 1/8 oz.

Rigging Live Shrimp

The reason for fishing with a Hoss Football Jighead is to quickly and easily switch back and forth between live or artificial shrimp.

I can use the same rig for either and don’t have to switch rods.

First, grab a shrimp and pinch the tail off.

That releases additional scent while keeping the shrimp alive.

Feed the hook point through the tail end of the shrimp you tore off just as you would a soft plastic lure.

Push the shrimp up and over the barbs and that is how easy it is to rig a shrimp on a jighead!

From there, you can cast this out close to bridges or wherever you plan to target fish.

You can feed the hook point through either the top or bottom of the shrimp.

The process is the same for either end.

I recommend having the hook point exposed on the bottom of shrimp with longer jigheads.

If the hook shank is a bit longer on the jigheads you’re using, rig the shrimp with the natural curve of its body and out through the bottom.

Bridge Fishing

On this particular trip, I was targeting black drum in roughly 15-20 feet of water next to a bridge using my side scanner.

I located a school of drum thanks to the side scan and dropped shrimp right on top of them.

I caught between 15 and 20 fish in total on this trip and my arms were sore by the end of the day!

Moreover, I went with a 1/8 oz. jighead because there was little to no current where I was fishing.

If you’re fishing with too heavy a weight and you drop it right on top of the fish, it will sink very fast which might spook the entire school or miss them if it’s too fast.

You never know what you’re going to run into out there!!

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Finding The Fish Help

In order to help make sure that you are targeting the right areas based on the latest feeding trends and upcoming weather forecasts, make sure to use the following 3 resources because they will save you a ton of time.

1. Weekend Game Plans (updated weekly)

These regional game plans will show you exactly what types of spots to target in under 10 minutes… just click the video to start, and you’ll be informed on what to do on your next trip.

Weekend Game Plan Lessons

2. Smart Fishing Spots Platform (updated every 15 minutes)

This exclusive software literally shows you where the most fish are likely to be feeding based on exactly when you’ll be fishing. It factors in the tides, wind, and weather to help you quickly see which areas to target throughout the day.

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3. Community Reports (live feed)

The Insider Community platform is what you can use to see what is biting near you, and you can get to know other members who fish in your area. Plus, you can use it to keep a log of your catches so you can use past trips to help predict future catches.

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We had multiple rods set up in a perfect spot on the Atlantic coast of Florida.

This video will cover rigging techniques, bait placement, and a bunch of other helpful little tips when it comes to catching more fish from the surf.

Check it all out below!!

The Ins and Outs of Beach Fishing [VIDEO]

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Basic Bait Rig Setup

The first setup is the longest rod out for the day with two floats.

Capt. B prefers two floats on the longest rod out because that is where the bigger fish seem to hold.

We were looking for permit, resident pompano, or black drum.

Black drum do feed on the bottom but they’ll be attracted to the float color.

Capt. B rigs these hooks up with peeled shrimp and green fish gum for additional attraction.

He takes the shell off the shrimp just like you’re going to eat it for added scent.

Take pieces of shrimp roughly the size of your thumb and hook it right through the center.

Then take the fish gum and cut it into small triangles and place that on the hook after the shrimp.

When fishing with longer surf rods, you don’t want to whip the bait out there.

Instead, a lobbing motion to loft the bait out is best.

Set the drag loose so if a fish takes the bait, it won’t take your rod too.

Another thing to take note of is periodically checking your baits.

Olive snails are out there in the sand and will pull your bait down and take the shrimp off the hook without you knowing.

Furthermore, when a fish starts to tap your line and eat the hook, let the circle hooks do their job.

You should fish with circle hooks when setting and forgetting the rod – this is safer on both you and the fish.

When a fish takes the line, all you have to do is start reeling.

Pompano Rigs

Capt. B uses Salty’s Pompano Rigs for this type of fishing.

The rigs are made with 17lb fluorocarbon with a swivel on one end and a clip on the other.

We had 3 oz. pyramid sinkers on the smaller rods and a 4 oz. on the larger rods.

Try to use the lightest weight you can get away with in the current.

You can see the bites more and it is less drag on the fish when reeling it back in.

You also have less chance of losing the fish with the weight bouncing along the bottom.

If your line starts moving one way or the other, you probably need a heavier weight.

Wind & Current

If you get to a beach and want to see if there is current, throw out a rig without a bait just the weight.

Hold it in your hands and watch to see if it starts to tumble.

You’ll know pretty quickly if it is and this indicates current movement.

Another way is to pay attention to the foam in the water with each crashing wave.

If there is current, the foam will move down the trough pretty quickly.

We were also fishing on a rising tide which meant the big fish would be rolling in.

They want to come in and feed on top of sand bars close to the beach because they aren’t worried about getting stuck.

There will be enough water for them to chase bait on the bars and get back to deeper water.

Another thing to be mindful of is slack line.

Most anglers will think it is the current or there is no fish but often the whiting and pompano will take the bait and swim towards the beach.

If the line goes slack, reel it in.

Also, after you cast the line out and walk it back to the rod holder, keep your hand on the spool to prevent creating a bow in the line.

Tackle & Gear

The first big setup Capt. B had rigged up included the Penn Rival 7000 Spinning Reel on a 12’6 rod weighted for 4-8 oz.

Next, he had a Penn Battle III 4000 paired 7’6 rod and the Penn Battle III can be paired with any rod from 7’0 to 9’6″.

That is an all-purpose setup you can use pretty much anywhere in Florida to catch fish.

Moving down the line is a slightly lower-cost version of the Battle III.

Capt. B had a Shakespeare Ugly Stick rod paired with a Penn Fierce 4000.

Again, you can fish for anything with this setup from beginners to experienced anglers.

The biggest setup we were using included Capt. B’s favorite rod for surf fishing.

The rod is an Akios Fury FX 420 (3-piece pro series rod) that is super light for being 14 feet long.

That rod is paired up with a Penn Pursuit 6000 series.

It is always a great idea to have one short rod and one longer to fish multiple sections of the beach to find where those bites are coming from.

Packing Up & Storing Rigs

The first thing you need to do is remove the weight from the rig.

You do not want the weight to bang against the rod and cause microfractures.

The biggest mistake anglers make is taking the hooks and placing them through the guides of the rod.

This can damage the guide and cause further issues down the road.

With the pompano rigs that have two hooks, Capt. B takes one hook and feeds it through a guide but connects one hook to the other.

Then tighten down the line and no metal is touching the rod at all.

Capt. B charters trips from shore so if you’re in the Brevard County area be sure to hit him up for a trip!

Call or text Capt. B at this number: (321) – 424 – 4119

Or reach out to him via email here: captainb@usa.com

If you have any other questions or comments for me or for Capt. B, go ahead and drop them down below!!

We’d love to hear from you!

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Finding The Fish Help

In order to help make sure that you are targeting the right areas based on the latest feeding trends and upcoming weather forecasts, make sure to use the following 3 resources because they will save you a ton of time.

1. Weekend Game Plans (updated weekly)

These regional game plans will show you exactly what types of spots to target in under 10 minutes… just click the video to start, and you’ll be informed on what to do on your next trip.

Weekend Game Plan Lessons

2. Smart Fishing Spots Platform (updated every 15 minutes)

This exclusive software literally shows you where the most fish are likely to be feeding based on exactly when you’ll be fishing. It factors in the tides, wind, and weather to help you quickly see which areas to target throughout the day.

Smart Fishing Spots App

3. Community Reports (live feed)

The Insider Community platform is what you can use to see what is biting near you, and you can get to know other members who fish in your area. Plus, you can use it to keep a log of your catches so you can use past trips to help predict future catches.

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It’s so easy even kids can do it (as you’ll see with young Shauna catching lots of snapper in this video).

Everything eats a shrimp so this is a fantastic method for quick tight lines for all beginner anglers or those looking to help their kids catch a fish.

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Tying The Rig

In most cases, the majority of strikes will come right at the bottom or close to it.

All you need for this simple shrimp rig is a 20lb Monofilament leader going down to a circle hook, with a split-shot weight, and live shrimp.

You want enough weight to keep the shrimp on the bottom but still light enough for the current to move it along the shoreline.

To start, tie a snug knot with the leader and circle hook.

For this video, I made use of the Orvis Knot which is a super strong and small snug knot.

The split shot should go about 10-12 inches up from the hook.

Whether you are fishing with experienced anglers or children, you should always be using circle hooks.

If for whatever reason, you are not looking or holding the rod and a fish takes the hook, it won’t become gut-hooked with a circle hook.

The fish will end up hooking itself in the corner of its mouth.

That is not the case with other traditional hook styles.

Rigging Live Shrimp

If you look closely at the shrimp’s head, you can see the darker material in its head which is its brain.

You want to slide the hook in between the brain and the eyes but underneath the spine on top.

This will hold the shrimp tight to the hook without injuring the shrimp.

The goal is to keep the shrimp’s appearance as natural as possible.

In the water, the shrimp will have a free range of motion enhancing the overall appeal to predatory fish.

And when hooked this way, shrimp stay alive on the hook for a very long time.

Casting & Fishing Live Shrimp

I knew there was a deeper trough with fallen tree limbs and other structure in front of us on this day.

Our objective was to get our baits down low to the structure while also using the current to make a sweep over the entire trough.

I purposefully cast a bit more to the right to let the current take the shrimp from right to left.

Conclusion

So easy, even a kid can do it!!

Live shrimp is one of the easiest and most effective ways to get tight lines and FAST!

Everything out there eats shrimp so if you ever want to take your kids fishing, pick up some shrimp!

Oh, and be sure to use circle hooks when fishing with live bait – it’s safer for you and for the fish!!

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Finding The Fish Help

In order to help make sure that you are targeting the right areas based on the latest feeding trends and upcoming weather forecasts, make sure to use the following 3 resources because they will save you a ton of time.

1. Weekend Game Plans (updated weekly)

These regional game plans will show you exactly what types of spots to target in under 10 minutes… just click the video to start, and you’ll be informed on what to do on your next trip.

Weekend Game Plan Lessons

2. Smart Fishing Spots Platform (updated every 15 minutes)

This exclusive software literally shows you where the most fish are likely to be feeding based on exactly when you’ll be fishing. It factors in the tides, wind, and weather to help you quickly see which areas to target throughout the day.

Smart Fishing Spots App

3. Community Reports (live feed)

The Insider Community platform is what you can use to see what is biting near you, and you can get to know other members who fish in your area. Plus, you can use it to keep a log of your catches so you can use past trips to help predict future catches.

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It’s one of the easiest ways to head out and catch a bunch of fish and a few different species of fish.

Take a look!!

Fishing Bridges With Live Shrimp [VIDEO]

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Rigging The Live Shrimp

I was using the Z-Man Pro ShroomZ Jighead to rig up the live shrimp.

The first thing I do is tear off the tail of the shrimp.

Then, take the shrimp and slide it onto the hook like you would a soft plastic lure.

Next, slide the hook point through the end of the shrimp you tore off and continue to rig the shrimp on the hook shank.

Finally, the hook point and you’ve got the shrimp secure on the jighead almost rigged like an artificial lure.

Fishing Bridges

I chose to fish on the wind-driven side of the bridge so I was throwing my lure in an area with lots of water movement.

All you want to do is cast in between the pilings and let it sink down to the bottom.

Now, tighten up the slack in the line and wait for a bite.

Another way I like to fish around bridges is with a 2/0 Circle hook and a split shot weight.

The weight of the split shot will depend on where you’re fishing and the speed of the current.

I rig the shrimp the same way as described above just with the Circle hooks, with one slight difference.

Pinch the tail off of the shrimp and slide the hook up the back and through the body.

But instead of the hook point facing out through the body and legs of the shrimp, you want it to face out the top of the shrimp.

Rig the circle hook in the opposite direction you would the jighead.

Conclusion

You just never know what you’re going to hook into around bridges – which is half the fun!!

It’s as easy as throwing a shrimp on a hook and seeing what bites.

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Do you have any other questions about this report or anything related to fishing with live shrimp around bridges?

Let me know in the comments section below this article!!

Finding The Fish Help

In order to help make sure that you are targeting the right areas based on the latest feeding trends and upcoming weather forecasts, make sure to use the following 3 resources because they will save you a ton of time.

1. Weekend Game Plans (updated weekly)

These regional game plans will show you exactly what types of spots to target in under 10 minutes… just click the video to start, and you’ll be informed on what to do on your next trip.

Weekend Game Plan Lessons

2. Smart Fishing Spots Platform (updated every 15 minutes)

This exclusive software literally shows you where the most fish are likely to be feeding based on exactly when you’ll be fishing. It factors in the tides, wind, and weather to help you quickly see which areas to target throughout the day.

Smart Fishing Spots App

3. Community Reports (live feed)

The Insider Community platform is what you can use to see what is biting near you, and you can get to know other members who fish in your area. Plus, you can use it to keep a log of your catches so you can use past trips to help predict future catches.

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If you happen to stumble upon a school of black drum or if you are fishing near a bridge or similar structure, this is an excellent shrimp rig to tie on.

Check it out!!!

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You need a 4/0 or 5/0 circle hook depending on the size of the shrimp you are using and the fish you’re going after.

For this rig assembly, I use a Trilene knot to connect the hook to my 30lb monofilament leader that has a #4 split-shot attached.

You can bump down to 20lb monofilament leader if the fish are being a bit picky.

But a 30lb leader will provide you enough strength to reel in a big drum.

You can use live or dead shrimp for this rig but in my case, I had dead shrimp out with me on this trip.

Just remember this, “The dead-er the better” when it comes to fishing for black drum.

The additional scent will only help the black drum find your shrimp so you can catch more fish.

Pinch the tail off of the shrimp and then insert the hook point through the area that was pinched off and slide the hook through the body of the shrimp.

Then, pull the hook point through the shrimp and you are ready to start fishing.

As long as the shrimp is secure on your hook, then you’re good to go.

Conclusion

If you know there are black drum in a particular spot, grab some dead shrimp on your way out to the ramp!

These fish fight hard and are super fun to catch but are super finicky and picky about where they swim and what they eat.

Some or all of the gear mentioned above might already be in your tackle box!!

If not, head over to the shop and get everything you need to assemble this super simple black drum shrimp rig.

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Do you have any thoughts or questions about this rig?

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Unfortunately, the weather turned sour and we had to shake things up.

So we decided to find a shallow flat using and in using conditions to our favor, try to induce some strikes!

Check it out!

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Booger Fishing is basically just taking live shrimp and breaking it up into “boogers” or small pieces and tossing out 3-5 boogers per shrimp.

After you’ve thrown out a dozen or more boogers, go ahead and toss out a shrimp on a hook (rigging explained below!).

We strategically picked a 2-foot deep flat with our baits placed at the bottom and down current and downwind.

We were out there targeting bonefish, bonnethead sharks, mangrove snapper, or just about anything else that would bite.

This is an easy way to stay close to home but also get some quick bites on live shrimp.

Chum Peppering

To pepper the area around you with shrimp, simply grab a few shrimp and cut or tear them into small little pieces.

You want to use the wind and current to bring the shrimp where you want them to go.

This is in an effort to attract predatory fish to that area so eventually, they will bite the shrimp that is on a hook.

Every few minutes throw a few pieces to your left, right, and center.

Spot Selection

On this particular day, the conditions were rough and tough to endure.

We chose this spot to fish because we knew it can be very productive on a high tide when the wind and tide are moving together in the same direction.

Additionally, we chose this spot because it was easily accessible for the large bay boat to get in and out.

Using the trolling motor, we were able to power onto the flat without disturbing the bottom.

We also knew to be closer to deeper water in case we needed to move out quickly.

You want to avoid disturbing the bottom at all costs.

Live Shrimp Rigging

We used Eagle Claw 1/0 Bait Saver Hook because of the little barbs on the hook shank that help keep the shrimp in place.

Leader material will depend on where you are fishing but a 20lb monofilament leader should do the trick.

Then, tie down the hook to the leader with whatever snug knot you feel most comfortable tying.

Make sure the tag end is tight and always leave a little bit on the end in case you hook into a big fish.

You don’t want that knot slipping.

Furthermore, we want our baits to stay at the bottom.

A non-intrusive way of doing this is with split-shot weights.

You could get away with just one split-shot but on bad days you might need two.

Split-shots are easy to hold onto your line and crimp using a pair of pliers.

You want to have the weights placed roughly 6 inches above the hook that way fish won’t see them.

As far as rigging the shrimp on the hook goes, we like to keep the tail on when fishing in Islamorada.

Also, we just scattered small pieces of shrimp around the entire area.

First, take the hook point and feed it just in between the tail of the shrimp on its underside.

Come through the belly and towards its head with the hook.

Once you are just over halfway through the shrimp, you can expose the hook point.

Now, you’ve got a shrimp rigged on a 1/0 hook ready to go.

The shrimp will lay on the bottom and kick around a little bit but stay tied down due to the split-shot weights.

As far as casting and catching fish with this rig, you can go ahead and sight cast at sharks, or you can cast it out and let it sit.

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Conclusion

Don’t give up if the weather changes on you and you’re forced to shake things up!

You can always chum some shrimp pieces on a flat for bonnethead sharks, and mangrove snapper, amongst a host of other inshore fish.

Be sure to have this technique in your back pocket on your next trip out!

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