tributary fishing

[sawbelliesam]

April is coming, and I love fishing for finger lakes tributary rainbows. Been doing it for 40 or more years, tie my own spawn sacks, but I'd like to hear from some others that love this type of fishing. So, I have always believed in hiding my hook in my presentation when applicable, ie worms and egg sacks. I catch a few bows in the tribs, but I miss more than that. I see some guys walking the creeks with what looks like an egg sack hooked through the mesh only. This would prevent damaging eggs and getting a better hook set, but is less stealthy. Any thoughts?

[fisherman21]

When I run sacs, I just barely hook a couple strands or mesh and have the whole hook exposed. The fish don’t mind one bit.


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[sawbelliesam]

Thanks for your input fisherman21. I think you're right.

[whaler1]

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[Jomat]

Better landing % when the hook isn’t buried in the sack.  

[Firechief48]

I actually leave a little tail of the mesh and put my hook through that. It's been working for 40 years.

[greenboatluke]

When I run sacs, I just barely hook a couple strands or mesh and have the whole hook exposed. The fish don’t mind one bit.


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Same here


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