- 1). Rig a hook to the end of the fishing line. For added strength, tie a shock leader to the end of the live and attach the hook to the other end of the leader. Choose the hook size based on the size of the shrimp. The hook should be long enough to run through the shrimp's body, with the point of the hook coming out just above the shrimp's tail.
- 2). Attack a split-shot singer 18 inches above the hook.
- 3). Remove the head from a grass shrimp. Insert the hook in the head-end of the shrimp and work it through until the point of the hook comes out of the underside of the body just above the tail. Remove two segments of the shrimp's shell near the head to increase the scent released into the water.
- 4). Cast the shrimp and allow it to sink near the bottom.
- 5). Jig or tap the bait to attract smallmouth bass. To jig, lift the bait 6 to 12 inches and let it sink back down every 2 to 3 seconds. Lightly hit the rod with a finger to tap the bait. Both methods create motion and vibration to attract fish
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