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TALE
I had one bait left—a 14-inch green- back. I thought it was too big, but I put it out anyway. A few minutes later I was fighting a 38-pound yel- lowtail. Big fish like big baits.
I caught a live bluerunner by casting a Got-Cha Plug behind the surfline. I trolled the bait all the way to the oil rig before the reel started to sing. The result was a five-foot kingfish. One live bait can make your day.
I once caught three wahoo in three days. Each time, the fish hit as I was letting the bait swim slowly away from the kayak. I could feel the bait get nervous, then the line would take off with the reel screaming.
TIP
Use a de-hooker to remove the bait from the bait rig. Don't overload the bait tank and don't touch the bait. One scale out of place could spook a predator.
To save space on the kayak, use handlines to catch live bait. Keep the live bait in a PVC tube with holes to let the water circulate. I drop mine on a rope through the MirageDrive scupper.
Save time by purchasing bait instead of trying to catch it. The best bite is often at dawn. Keep bait alive in a five-gallon bucket with two battery-powered aerators.
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