Yes, braided line is highly visible underwater due to its opaque appearance
Above: As a young teenager, Carleigh spent time in the woods building shelters and practicing wilderness skills
Injured minnows struggling at the surface Frogs or surface-feeding amphibians Large insects falling into the water Disturbed forage creating ripples Largemouth Bass Chain Pickerel Smallmouth Bass (in calm, shallow conditions) Surface noise draws fish from long distances Visual splash helps predators locate prey quickly Works best when fish are hunting upward Creates clear target zones for ambush predators Use slow pop-and-pause retrieves during calm mornings Cast near lily pads, docks, and shallow grass edges Try smaller poppers for smallmouth in clearer water Increase cadence when fish are aggressively feeding Small spoons are reliable freshwater lures known for their fluttering, reflective action that closely mimics an injured or fleeing baitfish
Its over these relatively shallow, hard-bottom spots that stripers look for food, and nothing whets their appetite more than eels
When it comes to ball bearing swivels There are name brand swivels such as Sampo, Matzuo and others made with top quality materials and tight tolerances