When selecting bait, consider the season, water clarity and habitat to ensure you are offering an irresistible meal
Indigenous peoples of the Northwest Coast (NWC) including the Tlingit, Haida, and Tsimshian Alaskans have used carved halibut hooks for hundreds of years
When purchasing a baitcaster, consider the gear ratio and the diameter of the fishing line
For larger Black Bass, Walleye and Channel Catfish, a medium power, moderate fast or fast action baitcasting rod works well
I have caught fish on bucktails that were not sporting any kind of trailer, and sometimes that is what they prefer, but 95% of the time I will be using a jig with some form of adornmentbe it pork rind, soft plastic, or what I often use now: bucktails that have the addition of long feathers