12 inch fishing lures Rapala DT Crankbait Classic Craw whose natural buoyancy suspends the lure during pauses in the retrieve Supernatural Big Baits MattLock 12"

For a reel that has at least a maximum of 15 pounds worth of drag, we like to use 15 to 20-pound braided line

Other proven baits: How to drop shot for bluegill and panfish If youre a bass fisherman that also enjoys catching panfish like crappie and bream, chances are your favorite spots are also loaded with panfish

Youll find them in a myriad of environments in both freshwater and saltwater as well as warm and cool water depending on the season

For plugs, youll want to have plastic swimmers like the 6-inch SP Minnow and the 7-inch Hydro Minnow

So in the spirit of matching-the-hatch that flyfishermen love to do, we use these smaller spoons throughout Washington State and catch plenty of Chinook Salmon with them