Rigging Live Bait

Here’s your full guide to rigging live bait! Choose a type of bait below to get started!

How To Rig Blue Crabs (When Drifting For Tarpon)

Want to catch more tarpon this summer? See the best way to rig blue crabs here. You'll learn the best equipment and knots, plus how to pick out the best...
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How To Rig Shrimp For Inshore Mangrove Snapper

Want to learn a great way to rig shrimp for mangrove snapper? See how to hook them here, plus where to find them and what equipment you need to catch them.
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How To Catch & Rig Mud Crabs (For Redfish, Black Drum, & Sheepshead)

Want to learn how to catch and rig mud crabs for bait? Check out this post where you'll learn how to use these crabs to catch sheepshead, redfish, and...
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How To Rig Mud Minnows (For Redfish, Trout & Flounder)

Want to know the best way to rig mud minnows? Learn how here. If you rig them the wrong way, you could be missing out on twice the amount of fish...
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How To Catch Trophy Trout Using Live Bait (With Capt. Peter Deeks)

Want to catch monster trout and snook with live bait? World record holder, Capt. Peter Deeks, is sharing all of his secrets to catching trophy trout here.
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How To Hook Live Pinfish & Pigfish Like A Pro

Want to learn how to hook live bait to catch more fish? Check out this video to see two ways to hook live bait in two different scenarios.
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Bottom Sweeper Jigs Review: Pros, Cons & When To Use Them

Have you tried these Bottom Sweeper Jigs? They're great for rigging up crabs, shrimp, and sand fleas for sheepshead, redfish, and black drum.
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How To Rig Fiddler Crabs To Catch More Sheepshead

Want to know how to rig and handle fiddler crabs so you can catch more sheepshead, redfish, and black drum? Check out this video to learn how.
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Fishing Bridges Using Side Imaging For Huge Black Drum [Insider Report]

This report will include a great demonstration of using your side imaging machine to locate and catch fish. You will see what a large school...
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Full Sheepshead Fishing Report [Catching Your Own Bait, Tips & Tactics, Map Analysis & On-The-Water Footage]

This week’s Report is a full Sheepshead fishing report. You will see how to catch your own fiddler crabs, the best tactics and best types...
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Top 4 Sheepshead Rigs (To Catch Sheepshead In Every Condition)

Want to know what the best sheepshead rigs are? Learn the pros and cons of each sheepshead rig, plus know when to use them and how to tie them.
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Simple Sheepshead Rig (Great For Sight Fishing & Heavy Structure)

Looking for a simple (yet effective) sheepshead rig that you can quickly tie while out on the water? This rig is tough beat and is perfect for when...
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How To Texas Rig A Live Shrimp (Weedless Shrimp)

Want to learn how to rig shrimp weedless? Check out this video and see how to Texas Rig them to catch more fish and get snagged less.
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What Is An Octopus Hook? (And When Should You Use One?)

Have you ever wondered what an octopus is? No, it's not a hook you use to catch octopus with. There's one small difference in the shape of it that makes...
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