g loomis asquith rod The Asquith series is the culmination of global cooperation in design G. Loomis Asquith 2 Fly

As for the reel, you need something that will withstand the constant cast and retrieve of these baits

Equipment Hemostat Wire cutter or scissors Anesthetic (optional) Technique Anesthetize the surface of the skin where the fishhook will come out (optional if already very close to the surface) Using the hemostats, grab the exposed end of the fishhook and advance the fishhook until the barbed tip is outside the skin

My parents' pond held a 13-pound channel catfish that became more wary over the years

Some have a small metal ball inside to "rattle" when retrieved

For muskie and pike, pay special attention to deep weedlines and stump fields near deep water