- 1). Rig your line with a fishing lure such as a jig or spoon. These type of artificial lures have some weight to them, so you won't need to add more. The lure is heavy enough to keep itself in the water, allowing you to fish it correctly. You can simply tie the lure to the end of your line securely and start fishing.
- 2). Use live bait, which calls for another system of rigging: tying a hook on the end of your line. The size of the hook will be determined by what size fish you plan on catching. It's probably best to stick with a hook in the medium size range if you're unsure.
- 3). Using your fingers or pliers, squeeze a piece of split shot on your line approximately 6 inches from the hook. This will give your line added weight to keep the bait under water, if using live bait or using an artificial worm. Otherwise your bait will remain on top of the water, lessening your chances of catching a fish.
- 4). Snap a bobber on your line if you desire to be alerted when a fish is playing with your bait. The bobber should be placed on the fishing line in a position that is in accord with the water level. You don't want your bobber at the 4-foot level if the water level is only 3 feet high. Also, you don't want your bobber placed at the 2-foot level on your fishing line if the water is much deeper.
- 5). Tie a weight that's approximately 3 ounces on the end of your line if you plan on surf fishing. It's needed to hold your line tight in the rolling surf. Approximately 6 inches from the weight, loop a fishing hook on your line. If you desire, you can add one to two more hooks above the first one, about four inches apart. This will give you better odds at catching a fish, since you'll have more bait on your pole.
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