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Pre-spawn female pikethe true trophies we dream ofare known to scavenge dead or wounded baits

And can be the most deadly presentations at times (like spawn) Scent factor I think bluegill are more apt to nose up to something than maybe any other fish

Weight and Reel Size A smaller, lighter reel may be well-balanced and easier to cast, but you shouldnt sacrifice strength or line capacity to shave off a few ounces

I pulled one nearly straight with 10, maybe 12 lbs of drag

Its the type of setup you take out when the weathers turning, the winds howling, and the fish are finally chewing because you know it can handle whatever the night throws at you