small menhanden on light tackle

Hey, curious on how you hook a small live menhaden when fishing light tackle on the bottom or under a float…There are so delicate and hard to make them look natural when hooked.

Through the nostrils is a good way to keep them alive and kicking.

right through their back. keeps them alive longer and allows them to swim around “somewhat” naturally.

Michael Meseck

22 Pathfinder TE
Motor

Through the nose. I tried hooking in the back but they tend to rip out when casting.