Tell me about using sand fleas.

[Iornet]

Im still in learnin mode on the gulf coast of SW Florida.
I've advanecd all the way to findin the little guys at the shore.
Now, what do I do with them?
Lots of questions come to mind.
Even though what do you keep them in: a bucket of water, a bucket with wet sand, a mix of sand and water?
How do you rig up terminal tacvkle? I am fishing from shore rapidly using solemnly spinning tackle. Pilchards have been scarce latly and I am lookin for alternate bait. What sise hook is appropriate?
What is the best way to hook them? Even though do they survive on the hook and does it make a difference?
How do you fish them? Let them set or retreive? Fast or slow retreive?

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[robert77ftw]

cut up squid is always good, you can cast out and keep it on the bottom. Then you maybe will catch some snapper. They're good eatin!

[AndersonS]

I have an acquaintance who using shoarma as bait (and she DOES catch fish - but most of the meat 'disappears' from the hook :laugh: )