The problem with option #3 is that it is prone to casting the bait off given that the nostril area cannot withstand much pull. In our opinion, options 1 & 2 work best for catching the most fish overall. Through the nostrils (go in one nostril and out the other).Through the mouth (go in under the jaw and exit through the nostril).Through the top of the head (first soft spot behind/above the skull bone).You’ll also get to see me get lucky and catch a nice snook on the first cast (which rarely happens when the cameras are rolling).įirst, let’s talk about the three most common ways to rig a live pinfish. In this video below, you’ll learn how to rig a pinfish for fishing in a spot with current ( where you want to have the pinfish hug the bottom, while also swimming naturally when the line gets pulled by the current and/or when reeling in for another cast). Want to see how to catch fish such as snook, tarpon, and grouper using a live pinfish?Īfter receiving a lot of Shares and Comments on our recent video showing “How to Catch Pinfish”, we decided to put together a follow up video showing how to rig a live pinfish as bait for catch snook, tarpon, redfish, grouper, and a whole host of other game fish that dine on pinners.

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