12-23-2017, 09:07 PM
I had good success using a small clip from a swivel. I just cut the rest if the swivel off and tie the clip to the line. Then I use a treble hook, say a size six or eight.
The trick is to unclip the hook from the clip and push the EYE of the hook through the thickest, toughest part of the mussel, then clip the hook back on with mus sell attached. If you open a mussel you see the "beard", the thick foot, and the "wings" that hang down longer on one end. One point of the hook will stick through up by the thick body above the beard and the other two will sort of cradle the wings. This helps them survive longer casts.
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The trick is to unclip the hook from the clip and push the EYE of the hook through the thickest, toughest part of the mussel, then clip the hook back on with mus sell attached. If you open a mussel you see the "beard", the thick foot, and the "wings" that hang down longer on one end. One point of the hook will stick through up by the thick body above the beard and the other two will sort of cradle the wings. This helps them survive longer casts.
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