Sea Bass Rig

[bowhunter]

I PUT 6/0 baitholder 2-3 feet above the jig. I put a gulp sandeel on it. Cast out and reel slow along the bottom. I don't get vicious strikes You just feel some extra weight then swing. Game on. Many doubles like this!

[howardrf]

Most replies mention sand eels. Is it worth buying some sand eels instead of using clam bait?

[Castaway]

I tie my seabass rig to a barrel swivel then directly to the braid. No topshot. Works perfect. Never once had the line break at the braid. If I use a diamond jig I like a three foot leader connected with a barrel swivel.

[bulletbob]

Originally Posted by howardrf

Most replies mention sand eels. Is it worth buying some sand eels instead of using clam bait?

you can try I suppose, but I did and it was total waste.. The seabass would not touch them that day, while clams got nailed all day..The captain of the boat I was fishing on told me that they were preserved with Formaldahyde and were useless.. Not sure about that, but I'll never buy frozen sand eels for sea bass bait again... bob