Baitfish on ground or soft baits.
Natural, effective in rivers/lakes
Works well on bottom or suspended
| Baitfish Size | Euro Hook Size | Asian Hook Size | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5–7 cm (Grundel, bleak) | #2 or #1 | #20–#19 | Single hook, lip-hooked |
| 8–10 cm (Roach, perch) | 1/0–2/0 | #18–#17 | Strong hook, offset helps |
| 10–12 cm+ (big roach) | 2/0–3/0 | #17–#16 (rare) | Possibly with stinger treble |
Medium to large baitfish can use a small treble hook in tail area
Reccommended hooks:
BKK Haku Livebait
BKK CHINU-R Diamond Black
BKK 8041-NP Bait (japanese haku)
cut the belly open to release scent.
Inject fish oil or sardine oil to dead bait
Basic Ledger Rig (Bottom)
the single hook is inserted simmilar to a soft plastic, but the other way around:
Indert hook at back fin, run it forward towards the head, out at the base of the head. the line and hook tip point backwards to the tail.
the treble hook is added to the side flank or tail.
Float Rig (Midwater / Static)
✅ Good when casting or jigging
✅ Best with ultrasharp jigheads