03-04-2010, 04:35 AM
I am rigging them by using a #2 octopus hook, and threading the head of the minnow onto the hook. A baitholder hook would probably hold the minnow in place better, but I have not tryed that yet. I am putting a small split shot about 16" up from the minnow. Cast it upstream, let it sink for a few seconds then twich it and stop, twitch and stop. It really looks like a live minnow that is injured. I have fished the gulp minnows off a jig head and have done well, but this rig rarely gets hung up. I used to fish smal suspending minnow baits like husky jerks, but this is way better. You can fish it deeper and slower, which is key this time of year.
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