Mussel
Pried fresh off rocks and pilings right at the jetty, it doesn't get more local than this. Soft, so it tears off the hook faster than crab or shrimp, check it often.
Put it on the hook correctly
Peel a small chunk of the orange meat and thread it onto the hook, leaving some hanging loose for scent.
Keep it usable
Keep on ice, use fresh mussels within a day for the best scent and hook-holding.
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Fish that commonly match this bait
Common Questions
How do you rig Mussel?
Peel a small chunk of the orange meat and thread it onto the hook, leaving some hanging loose for scent.
How do you store Mussel?
Keep on ice, use fresh mussels within a day for the best scent and hook-holding.
What fish does Mussel catch?
Mussel works well for Opaleye, Barred Surfperch.