Yes, actually I try to get a bit further into the head without piercing the
brain. the roof of the mouth has a tough piece that helps hold the hook.
Try not to kill the bait, as the struggling bait attracts more bites.

"Rae-Anne" wrote in message
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Do you mean through both lips?
"Pepperoni" wrote in message
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"Rae-Anne" wrote in message
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I am in australia.
I am going to try fishing in the estuary or river with live fish bait.
Possibly small mullet or what ever i get in the trap.
I have searched everywhere to find out how to put the live fish on the
hook.
I can find rigs no actual ways to put the live fiah on the hook.
Suggestions please
Rae-Anne

There are several ways to hook the bait.
1- Through the lips. usually from beneath the chin with the hook point
up
toward the eyes.
2- Through the back, Be careful not to hook through the spine.
3- through the meaty area near the tail.