The huge fish smashed into my Rapala lure its body erupting from the water as it shook its head violently before diving deep into the lake
Paul Van Den Boom: Youve still got your one-to- one-to-one handle, your higher speed retrieve, got the captains wheel drag, like I said, the new drag system in it which is going to produce like a lot better stopping power for your bigger Jewfish, drummer, things like that
Joe Cermele Adult Menhaden (Bunker) Depending on where you live on the striper coast, you may call these baitfish bunker or pogies, but its all just regional lingo for menhaden
This doesnt mean that you have to go out and buy a dozen different rods with a dozen different actions to be a good trout angler, but it does mean that you should have a couple different rods that work for different sized fish and different presentation styles
You're stationary, often fishing multiple rods simultaneously, and you need a setup that keeps your gear secure while allowing you to detect bites and react quickly when a fish hits