st croix fly rods 7 8 Victory Anglers look to fly St. Croix Triumph Inshore Spinning

If youre not quite sure where the big bass are hiding, pick this bait up and start casting in 2 to 8 feet of water

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There are numerous patterns available, with some of the most widely used being the Aberdeen (a fine-gauge hook ideal for general fishing), the Baitholder (featuring barbs on the shank to prevent baits from sliding down and hiding the point), and the OShaughnessy (a strong and thick-gauge hook)

For muskies and often, pike, I sometimes prefer bright gaudy colors, even in clear water

They are very sensitive to the touch, responsive and durable with a very nice backbone for hard hook sets