Inspect regularly for fraying, nicks, or memory coils
Best Heavy Cover Swim Jig: Dirty Jigs No-Jack Swim Jig Best Heavy Cover Swim Jig See It Pros Ultra-stout hook Extensive color selection Goes into and out of the thickest cover remarkably easy Cons Not all colors available in lighter sizes Key Features 5/16, 3/8 and ounce sizes 50 strand skirts Super-strong Gamakatsu hook Barbed baitkeeper On fisheries like the California Delta or Lake Guntersville, where giant bass live in the darkness of brush and thick grass, a regular swimbait wont live up to the requisite day-to-day abuse
However, for those looking to enhance their experience without overwhelming themselves, a few other pieces of equipment can help out
A few years back one of the knowledgeable striper guides on Maines Kennebec River started live-baiting with circle hooks, and his positive experiences motivated me to try tying flies on circle hooks
Closed face reels suit only basic situations, which limits their use once an angler gains more experience