dissolving fish hooks ReeMoo Hook Remover, Premium Stainless Steel Fish Hook Remover Tool 4PCS Easy Fish Hook Remover

But you need the most natural presentation if you want a big fish to strike

The handle can be a pistol grip, although those were more common on shorter rods decades ago

Daiwa Cronos 50th Anniversary Casting 7'1" Rod M/H (10-20lbs) Details Reviews Features: High-Modulus HVF graphite Lightweight, crisp sensitivity X45 BIAS graphite fiber construction prevents twisting of the blank for increased casting accuracy BRAIDING-X carbon fiber braiding technology provides reinforcement, reducing unnecessary blank twist Fuji SiC Top Guide + Fuji Alconite Ring Guides Custom design reel seat

But Ive had a blast using these baits on this particular reel

I like this reel so much that I decided to build a rod I had started working on around this reel