2 ought circle fishing hook Team Catfish Double Action – Dakota Angler wide gap design maximizes your hook 8/0 Inline Circle Hooks -

Another tipheavy tackle is a must

On most lure rods I would use or test I am fine with the bit of extra weight to the Slammer IV 2500, and of course I like the robust nature of the reel and I dont remotely obsess about ultra-smoothness when I am actually out fishing But I do enjoy trying out and fishing with other spinning reels, and I do think that some lure rods benefit from a lighter reel strapped to them (a review of a rod like this is coming soon)

Where to Fish from Shore So lets take a look at some of the top places to consistently look for and catch freshwater fish from the shore

One particular surface lure I enjoyed fishing with is the new Rapala X-Rap Pop