What Is A Shaky Head In Fishing?

A shaky head jig is a lightweight leadhead , with 1/16 to 1/4 ounce sizes being the most common. This ball-shaped jig is coupled with a light wire bass-style hook, making the use of finesse plastic baits a reality. Where do you fish for shaky heads? early fall is another great time to fish a … Read more

What Ratio Do You Want For Glide Bait?

To throw glide baits , Knight recommends a Lew’s BB2 Inshore Speed Spool with a 7.1:1 gear ratio paired with 20- to 25-pound-test Gamma Edge Fluorocarbon. When should you use a glide bait? I will say that glide baits can be used throughout most of the year Again, this is a bait that doesn’t typically … Read more

Are There Striped Bass In The Hudson River?

Striped bass (Morone saxatilis) is an ecologically, recreationally, and economically important species of migratory fish that is found in the Hudson River. Can you eat striped bass from the Hudson River? The answer is – you don’t ! For this reason, the NYS Department of Health (NYS DOH) has a “do not eat” advisory on … Read more