How Do You Use Shrimp As Fly Fishing Bait?
Most people love shrimp and so do most fish. In fact, studies show that shrimp make up between one-third and one-half of the average trout’s diet. Saltwater fish also eat an abundance of the crustaceans. That’s why shrimp is the live bait of choice for many fishermen. Hook a live shrimp behind the head, being careful not to hook the black spot. That will kill the shrimp and limit its effectiveness as bait. Hooking it through the tail will keep it on the hook and swimming normally. Pick a smaller hook size when working with live shrimp because a larger one will hamper the shrimp’s swimming. Keep your bait alive by storing it in a cooler or an insulated shrimp bucket. Check the temperature often to ensure that it is neither too warm nor too cold. Use shrimp-patterned lures if live shrimp aren’t available. In northern climates, the best times of the year to use these patterns are right after ice-off and during the summer. Catch your own shrimp by using traps made of wire mesh and baited w
