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Any suggestions for a terminal rig/set up that will allow me to fish/cast live bait off a pier or jetty? Specifically, a setup that will allow me to get the live bait away from the pier, without having to heave the bait (it either falls off the hook or dies from the concussion of hitting the water)?
Cheapskate, I have seen the guys at the local pier use ballons. They have the set up rigged up like bobber fishing but have the leader slide down the line via swival. Also don't use any weight. Then they tie a ballon on to the main line(sliding again) then toss out. Let the wind/tide take the ballon and the bait below.