The secret weapon for the ditch--skin jigs

[nor-easter]

This time of the year fish the Skins with the Blue Side OUT and as noted above fish the skins short, about 5 to 8 inches. You are simulating Herring.

Later on fish the skins regular black side out and about as long as you want. She will take the rig in the head so you don't need to worry about a long tail hook.