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Post by stevieboy on Dec 31, 2007 13:50:58 GMT
Hi all,
Seeing a few few reports of the cod being pre-occupied with sprats. Has anyone tried using them for bait? I know they're oily and make killer pike bait. Maybe worth a try? Baits direct do them.
Steve.
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Post by squidlips on Dec 31, 2007 15:27:17 GMT
they are good from the boat if you can get them to stay on the hook as they are very soft
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Post by Dave.S on Dec 31, 2007 16:51:48 GMT
I would suggest to try them just off the bottom if you see any shoals on the F/Finder
Dave
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Post by monkeynuts on Jan 2, 2008 21:36:17 GMT
is it posalbe to catch them on shrimp feathers?  ? or would it be foul hooking time with a treble on the bottom???, only ask as thay must be good as a live bait for bass |
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Post by squideyebarnes on Jan 2, 2008 22:28:18 GMT
I got srhimp rigs size 6 and keep trying but been to murky as late will let you know if I get some.
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Post by vifferrider on Jan 5, 2008 11:19:08 GMT
I tried with sprats the other week, 4/0 pennel hook through the nose and near the back fin, and casted out using a DVICE to stop it coming apart.
Caught nothing - but then they were shop bought sprats, and therefore may not have been fresh enough
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Post by phish on Jan 5, 2008 22:11:03 GMT
When Cod get fixed on spratts they are normally attacking shoals mid water, so unless you can find a shoal to hang your bait in among you dont stand much chance and even then your bait will be among dozens of moving fish which are more likely to be attractive.
Bit like sewing a button on a f$rt.
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