How to Rig a Chub
Chub minnows are the top live-bait choice of many walleye fishermen. Although chubs can be more expensive than other minnows, they do not die as easily as other types, and many anglers believe that they catch more walleyes with chubs. The chubs used by anglers range in size from about 2 to 6 inches, though larger baitfish may be available. Chubs are not for use only with walleye; northern pike and smallmouth bass also bite readily on chub minnows. Two of the best ways to rig chubs are on live-bait rigs or jig heads.
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Instructions
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Live-Bait Rig
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Load a fishing reel with 6- to 8-lb. test line. Cut 36 to 48 inches from the end of line on the reel to make the leader for the rig.
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Thread a walking sinker on the fishing line. The sinker should be heavy enough to carry the rig and minnow to the bottom and keep them there. Tie one end of a barrel swivel to the line with a Palomar knot. Tie the leader line to the other end of the swivel. Tie a #2 hook to the end of the leader.
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Rig the chub on the #2 hook through its mouth or tail. To hook it through the mouth, press the hook point against the underside of the mouth and push upward. The hook should come out on the top of its mouth, between the chub's lips and eyes. To hook the minnow in the tail, insert the hook point into the side of the chub just in front of the tail and push it through to the other side.
Jig Head
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Tie a 1/4- to 1/2-oz. jig head on 6- to 8-lb. test fishing line.
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Insert the jig's hook point into the chub's mouth and thread the hook into its throat as far as you can insert it.
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Push the hook point up through the minnow. It should protrude from the minnow's head, just behind its eyes.
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