multiple hooks on one line?

[big fish lite line]

I had an interesting Idea of setting up a 2 hook power bait rig.

first I would slide a 1/2 ounce egg weight over my line
second I would tie A swivel on the line
third I would tie a 8 foot leader and single hook to the swivel
fourth I would tie a blood dropper knot 4 feet above the swivel
fifth I would put a single hook on the loop I made
Sixth I would put powerbait on each hook

basically I would have a set up that would allow me to fish at two different depths with 2 globs of powerbait



I was pretty confused reading the regs...does any body know if this is legal?

[zen leecher aka Bill W]

3 separate hooks are legal, most places.

[fishaholictaz]

You can have up to three hooks it is the first line under tackle in freshwater rules! You are fine give it a shot!

[big fish lite line]

nice thats the response I was looking for

but what about 3 separate baits

[fishaholictaz]

nice thats the response I was looking for

but what about 3 separate baits

I am sure it is fine I would call 360-902-2700 they will answer your question with the best authority!

[lskiles]

Hey big fish,

It sounds like a good idea for figureing out at what depth the fish are. When I was first getting into fishing I took a seminar at the parks and rec and our instructor showed us a setup with three seperate hooks at three depths to use at a new spot to figure out where the fish are. One piece of advice I have been given is that if you put an egg sinker above a swivel you should thread a small bead between the sinker and swivel to protect the knot on the swivel.

Good luck!

[Anglinarcher]

I've done it before, and it works just fine. I do advise that you consider circle hooks, because with that much leader, you will take a lot of fish really deep.

Never mind, if you use powerbait, or any bait, just take home the first limit you catch because you are done for the day.