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Old 01-07-2025, 04:47 PM   #8
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My understanding is the best bait is clams. The problem is they dont stay on the hook.

I've read that if you brine the clams, they will become leathery and stay on the hook.
Just get the hook into the toughest part and through them a few more times. If they’re somewhat fresh they will stay on if you cast with a high ark. They get mushy when older but I’ve never brined them.

If I remember right the Jersey guys tie them on with a bit of thread, you’ll hear them before you see them and if they give you any crap drop that you used to hang with Pauly D down Providence.
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