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Re: Hooking shiners tip

Author Subject: Re: Hooking shiners tip

opus Posted At 18:12:10 12/09/2000
Using two treble hooks on the larger shiners seems to catch more Northern Pike. The stinger hook is hooked through the top lip of the shiner to allow breathing... When the Northern takes the bait and runs you don't have to wait for him to stop and swallow the bait, you can "sting" him right away.

Author	Subject: Re: Hooking shiners tip
opus	Posted At 18:12:10 12/09/2000 Using two treble hooks on the larger shiners seems to catch more Northern Pike. The stinger hook is hooked through the top lip of the shiner to allow breathing... When the Northern takes the bait and runs you don't have to wait for him to stop and swallow the bait, you can "sting" him right away.