How to troll live bait

[The Kid]

Originally Posted by StinkyMatt

Try this.............

Dang Matt you are into some kinky shit! LOL



Nose hooking is preferred by many, but no the only way. The shoulder pin like you are describing can also be very effective. You want your bait to be near the surface and not deep in most fishing situations in the year. However, you must fish at the level that the fish are at or you will not get bit. This is where fishing experience takes over and on the water adjustments are made. For now you will be alright with the fly-line.