best rod & reel combo the ugly stik gx2 Spinning The Clear Tip and the combination graphite and fiberglass construction enhance the sensitivity from cast to bite Fishing Rods Ugly Stik Gx2

I heard that barbs were originally added to hooks to help hold the bait on the hook

Your Walleye Kit Will Need Heavy Metal Fishing Lures A walleye-river toolkit also must include some metal baits

Because of their high visibility in the water, braided lines are seldom connected to the terminal tackle

A wider gap hook like the Raven Specimen hook (Top Hook) is likely to hook more fish, grab more flesh, and hold onto fish better, therefore you wont lose as many fish, but because they are a bigger wider hook, it might be seen by the fish and that may mean less fish biting your bait

If youve got the spool tensioner properly set youll have very few issues casting and rarely battle a professional overrun (backlash) and a much easier time learning to cast