Tie it on tight
A bait that falls off in the cast is a wasted cast. Use bait elastic or thread to bind the bait to the hook, working from the point back along the shank.
Keep the point clear
Leave the hook point free so it can penetrate when a fish takes the bait. A buried point will often miss the fish.
Size to match
A big bait on a small hook is hard to hold, and a small bait on a big hook will not stay hooked. Match hook size to bait size, and check against the hook size guide.
General guidance only. Conditions, rules and species differ along the coast, so check with local anglers and the current regulations.