How to rig live bait via the tail for fishing

So, you've mastered the knot tying process for fishing, and you already know how to catch bait, so now what? You need to put that live bait to good use... this animated tutorial from Marinews will show you how to rig live bait via the tail for fishing. Catching bait might just be as hard as baiting fish, but it's all in good fun when you kick back with a brewsky in your hands. You can learn by simply watching the bait rigging animation at a moderate speed, or if need be, click on "learn by steps" to get step-by-step fish bait instructions for live bait via the tail. You just need some fishing bait, a line and a hook already knotted properly for your need.

There are basically three methods of attaching a live fish with a one hook rig. The method described here, ‘tail rig’, is best used when the live bait is to be worked with a weight or in deep water. It’s also a good method of attaching a smaller fish that might struggle with a larger hook in the dorsal fin area. If you intend working under a float consider the dorsal fin method. Working in strong current or trolling go for the nose method. When attaching the hook, there is no need for deep penetration.

Bait presentation is sadly overlooked by too many fishermen. Today the lure making industry make a fortune out of lazy fishermen. Rigging baits in place of presenting a lure will, in most cases, out fish the lure.

A well rigged squid makes the very best flathead lure. Small well presented squid, worked as a lure, will catch more bream than lure or standard bait! In fact catch more fish than any lure or standard bait. Small baitfish too, like hardheads, herring, minnows, galaxids, gudgeons and smelt, can be rigged and presented in place of a lure. The first couple of tries may seem fiddly, however, once you set yourself with the right equipment and have some practice under your belt, you’ll out fish everyone around you and never look back.