big dude's fishing lures Guy Baits You can also jig them or troll them Wolf's Big Dude Blade Baits

This rig uses a flat-bottomed sinker at the end of the line with two hooks on dropper loops above that

This includes shallow water straylining when fish are soft on the bite, or lure fishing as lures are usually moving when the fish strikes and you have a high chance of mouth hooking your fish KEY THINGS TO REMEMBER WHEN FISHING WITH J STYLE/SUICIDE HOOKS Ensure the point and barb of the hook are visible once youve added your bait Fish with the reel in free spool, as this allows the fish to swim off with the bait Strike (pull up the rod sharply) to set the hook A slightly stiffer rod is useful when fishing with J style hooks as the strike is more dramatic and more likely to set the hook If a fish swallows a J style hook, its mortality rate (or chance of a safe and healthy release) diminishes considerably, as the exposed point of the hook will often embed itself in the fishs throat when being pulled out OFFSET HOOKS An offset hook is when the hook point is turned out slightly from the eye and shank of the hook

For fish that may exceed 20 pounds, go with 3000 reels, matching 15- to 30-pound lines

In the realm of light tackle reels the Cerate is Daiwas workhorse

Whether youre looking for safety, style, or convenience, this lineup has something for every dock owner