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Bait guide
Common prawn, shown as a reference for prawn bait

Crustacean

Prawn

A versatile, soft-bodied bait that can be presented whole or in sections to suit hook size. Keep chilled and use fresh or properly thawed bait.

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Best over: Sand, Rock, Mixed

Photo: Mike Prince · CC BY 2.0

How to mount it

1231 Feed onto shank2 Anchor bait3 Leave point clear

General presentation illustration. Bait shape and hook placement vary with hook size and bait condition.

  1. 1Choose a prawn size that suits the hook; peel it if a softer presentation is wanted.
  2. 2Pass the hook through the tail end and gently thread the prawn onto the shank.
  3. 3Bring the hook point out near the head end so the bait sits straight.
  4. 4Use a few loose turns of bait elastic if needed, leaving the hook point clear.