It's fast becoming the most widely-used lure/bait combination and is
consistently an excellent Salmon producer.
When wrapping a bait fillet on a Kwikfish®, remember
it should be centered around the belly screw-eye which is the
balance point of the lure. Be sure it is tied on with the skin next
to the lure. Use a fillet of herring, anchovy or sardine (sardine is
the most popular and is available in most sporting goods stores).
Fillet each side away from the backbone and cut into rectangular
pieces 3/5" x 2-1/4" for the K14 size; 1" x 2-3/4" for the K15 and
1-1/8" x 3" for the K16. Your bait fillet doesn't have to be exactly
those dimensions, but you'll find these sizes to be a handy
reference. It's important to have the fillet correctly positioned so
that you maintain proper lure action once it's all put together.
Split the fillet halfway so it can be fitted around the belly
eyelet, then begin wrapping with transparent thread. I prefer
Kwikfish® Stretchy Thread which can be found in tackle shops, or
small diameter monofilament (2- to 4-lb. test). Secure it with 30 to
40 wraps and finish with at least three half-hitches. Some anglers
use small orthodontic rubber bands to hold the baitwrapper in place.
A fresh baitwrapper puts out the best scent trail so it's
recommended that you replace it every hour or so. Many anglers will
wrap up several lures the evening before and then freeze them for
use the next day. This saves valuable fishing time. The fillet lays
out a scent trail and the Kwikfish's® action provokes the strike. A
real winning combination!
