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Hey guys, I've searched the site and found some info, but was wondering if you guys who fish a lot for pike have found that when using the in-line hook quick strikes that it matters if the bait is horizontal or not? When I put mine out the other day I put the treble on the end through the lips and the treble in the middle through the back. Each time I went around to check my bait, the shiner "appeared" to be somewhat downward with this type of rig. Does it matter that the shiner is somewhat downward in the water column?(Your thoughts?) Now I've read posts showing showing a quick strike where you have 1 treble each hanging down off a central crimp point where you put one hook behind the head and one in the tail area just to keep the bait level. Which in your opinion is better? All my rigs are set up with the "in-line" method and am wondering if I should have them rigged so the bait is presented more horizontally. Thanks for helping me out guys!
RL, thanks for your reply. Thats part of my reasoning for posting. I didn't catch anything that day and noticed my bait hanging kind of downwards when I checked them throughout the day..thus my question. Doesn't mean it won't work and your right....experimenting is a good idea. With no action however, it got me thinking that maybe it did matter as to how the bait is sitting in the water. I'd just like a few people to let me know how they like to fish and see what seems to work.If anyone has pictures of their rigs that would help. I have seen a couple in prior posts that do look interesting to try. Thanks again.
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I don't think is matters. When a fish dies or is dieing, it is not going to float perfectly level. Below is the proof. 19 pounds on a quickstrike. My dad and I out fished the other 6 guys we were with about 4 to 1 on the pike using dead baits.
Walltrout, Where were you and your dad fishing? Fort Peck?Good Fishing