blue fish circle hooks BKK Monster 8/0 and corrosion resistant Catfish Snell Knot Fish Hooks

Bait hooks often have additional barbs on the shank of the hook as well as the bend area

Cons Bit underpowered for really long casting and retrieving

In my 30-plus years of fishing, Ive come to learn that when youre shopping for fishing rods as for any tool paying a little attention to a few key features can be telling before you even pick up one

All of my spinning rods will have a fluorocarbon leader with an 8-pound test line tied to my braided mainline

I would suggest trying to retrieve with your non-dominant hand to start because it is more efficient, but if it doesnt feel natural, dont fight your fate

Everyone has their own opinion as to the perfect buoyancy for a wafter to suit the rig they favour.