3 Ways a Pro Guide Fishes Live Shrimp (And What To Avoid)
- By: Luke Simonds
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- Found In: Fishing Tips, Inshore Fishing, Live Bait Tips, Rigging Live Bait, Shrimp Tips
Live shrimp shines in the winter, but how it’s presented makes all the difference.
That’s why we’re sharing this essential shrimp-rigging lesson from our “Underwater Bait Forensics Course” with Captain Peter Deeks.
In this lesson, you’ll see how he personally fishes live shrimp and the habits he avoids after years of guiding and on-the-water experience.
Captain Peter isn’t just any guide; he’s one of the most respected inshore captains in the sport, has guided clients to multiple IGFA world records for redfish, snook, and trout, and is regularly sought out by anglers and professionals alike for his knowledge.
Click below for his priceless insight that separates successful live-shrimp fishing VS wasted time and money.
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Key Takeaways
- Where you hook a shrimp matters more than people think, especially once it’s in the water.
- Bobbers and popping corks aren’t the problem. How they’re used is.
- There’s a reason Peter reacts faster than most anglers when a bobber goes under.
- One simple adjustment changes how shrimp swims, sinks, and behaves on the bottom.
Final Thoughts
If you’re fishing live shrimp this winter, these techniques are worth keeping in mind on your next trip. They’re simple adjustments, but they change how the bait behaves and how it’s presented in the water, which can make a difference when shrimp should be working but isn’t.
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Do what the “SMART ANGLERS” are doing and join the Insider Club.
Here’s what you’ll receive today when you join:
- Weekly fishing reports and TRENDS revealing exactly where you should fish every trip
- Weekly “spot dissection” videos that walk you through all the best spots in your area
- Exclusive fishing tips from the PROS you can’t find anywhere else
- Everything you need to start catching fish more consistently (regardless if you fish out of a boat, kayak, or land).
Lots of good info but you need better close ups of the actual hooking picture.
Great info. Thank you.
Great tips! Thanks! I am embarrassed to say that I never considered drifting my popping cork with the tide! Great idea.
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Good info Peter.
Great video! I have always kept a tight line with a popping cork. I am anxious to try letting the line run!
When using a weighted/unweighted cork or a popping cork how far (deep) off the bottoms are you wanting the hook/bait?
Very good tutorial. I have used the split shot rig you described for years fishing pilings and rocks for sheepshead. It works well with mole and fiddler crabs too.
Never hook the tail before. Gonna try it this weekend
Need close ups of shrimp on the hook and the rig
Thanks……its cold in St Augustine
Put the hook in the meat opposite the shrimp tail. I put the hook point in the meat and out the top of the shell as I find it stays on the hook better when casting.