7 decorative fish gaff hook Mustad 2286 DT | Duratin Coated This model is part of the Bubba fishing gaff lineup Fishing Gaff Hooks in Fishing

Braid gives direct feel so you can detect subtle takes when the bass just picks the bait up and moves with it - which is very common with creature baits fished on the bottom

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That big one-ouncer is a sleeper

This simple little setup of a short soft plastic bait and a flat topped jighead is perfect for dragging around on the bottom, and its surprisingly weedless even when using the standard version with an open hook

Because trickery is involved, the equipment used is designed to accentuate the presentation of the lure being used