Shiner (Dorsal Hook) A back-hooked shiner will swim in wide circles. Whereas lip hooking a live shiner allows the bait to swim most naturally, running the point through the bait’s back just ...

Rigging: For stripers, use a 4/0 to 8/0 Octopus-style hook (depending on bait size) on a 4- to 6-foot, 40-pound-test leader, and run the point upward through the bait’s hard upper jaw in front ...

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