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Well....being a chunk bait kind of guy, I have to put in my two cents.
Rule #1 - always use a 5/0 or 6/0 hook as John recommended, I prefer to use Mustad #92553 offsets as they work excellent when setting the hook.
Rule #2 Always hook the chunk through the belly side.....not the back when using the midsections. The bait will sink better and makes for a better hook set...this applies to herring as well
Rule #3 If you are a regular chunk fisherman, do yourself a favor and buy a Shimano Baitrunner. The best reel ever for this kind of stuff. I rarely miss a stick once I have a hit.
Rule #4 Keep moderate tension on the chunk while working it on the bottom, if you need weight, use something that will slide up and down the line....do not use any weight that is tied directly to the line. The fish will feel the weight and spit it out. Let the fish run on a slow 5 count and stick him....works every time.
FYI.....dont always use a huge chunk....smaller pieces work wonders. Macks....4 per fish. Herring...3-4 pieces.
Good Luck
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