shimano clarus rods CSC72XHE E Casting Rod Known from coast to coast by anglers for extreme versatility and performance Shimano Clarus Salmon & Steelhead

These prey items include dragonfly larvae, leeches, crayfish, and young fish and minnows

Ideally, youll be able to keep the fish in a livewell, bucket, or even on rope so its submerged in saltwater as the blood drains

The spring is one of my favorite times to fish a spinnerbait, as the fish push to the shallows and ambush bait along grass lines and laydowns

I often try to shame experienced anglers into trying a couple of baits without barbs by asking them if they don't think they are skilled enough to keep a fish pinned without barbs

Small trout on small rivers and creeks, use 3 to 4-pound tippet For larger trout on bigger rivers 6lb to 8lb tippet For great lakes steelhead, bass, and carp 6lb tippet for super clear water and small streams with nervous fish and use 8lb for normal to dirty water situations, use 10lb for off-colored water, heavily wooded sections, fast water, or big rivers