Chix Livers

[NorthJerzyG]

Originally Posted by jimmythegreek

I know guys said trebles earlier but that is almost a guarantee for gut hooks unless your keeping the species of fish. a single hook u can cut off the line and it will rust away fish will live, a treble usually blocks the tongue and the fish will starve not being able to get food down to its gullet.

Sorry, let me clarify. The only night fishing with livers I partake in is for kitties. For this, I do use trebles and don't think I've ever gut hooked one. The important thing is not to sleep on the rod. If I see the tip start bouncing, I grab the rod. As soon as I feel like the fish has it in its mouth, I set the hook. Being barbless makes it easier to remove if they get two or all three of the hooks embedded which is still a rarity.

I seem to have more issues using single hooks with liver cause I usually use a smaller chunk and the bullheads just inhale it. Then I end up needing to cut the line and re-tie......