Rigging the bait is also very simple. On calm days, my usual way is to simply hook the bait directly under a "V" shaped plate at the back of their head. The hook is passed under this notch fairly shallow to avoid hitting the spine and killing the bait.

If the water is rougher or if I'm using tired baits recycled from earlier in the day, hooking them through the nostrils works well. Though they don't swim as attractively, but pulling them from the front puts less pressure and strain than from behind the head.

The final method takes a little more work but ensures the high dollar bait won't simply work the hook until it tears out. It is important to go this extra mile when the bite is hot and every bait counts, this method is bridling.

First we get a piece of floss. We form a loop and using your favorite knot, I use double uni's, create a circle about 2 to 3 inches in diameter. It's a good idea to have a load of these made up before a long trip…

Next we use a rigging needle to pull the loop through the eye socket of the gog…

Now, we pull one end of the loop through the other and pull it down tight to the head. You can do this early and have several ready to go.

To attach to the hook, simply wrap the loop a few times around the shank of the hook. Now we are ready to go find fish…