How to Hook a Pinfish

Attract a variety of larger game fish by using pinfish as bait. Pinfish are small fish that range from 4 to 6 inches in length. They are easily found from spring to late fall in schools throughout shallow inshore waters. They also congregate in sea grass beds, piers, bridges and reefs. Pinfish have a small mouth with sharp teeth and are known as aggressive and extremely fast swimmers.

Things You'll Need

  • Fishing gloves
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Instructions

    • 1

      Put on your fishing gloves before handling pinfish. This baitfish has a row of sharp, pin-like dorsal fins.

    • 2

      Hold the pinfish near its head and insert the hook through the bottom, just above the anal fin.

    • 3

      Push the hook all the way through until the bait is on the hook bend.

    • 4

      Remove any leftover scales on the hook point once the hook is pushed through the pinfish.