Using light lines, I often joke, can be much akin to fishing with spider web
UTD (Ultimate Tournament Carbon Drag) Up to 22 lb max drag on 300 size and 25 lb max drag on 400 size
Subtle Top Water Lures When I talk about subtle top water lures I am referring to Spook type baits using the technique of walking the dog. This left, right, left, right action type of lure can be very effective on Peacock Bass appealing to a wider size range as the lures are usually considerably smaller and are fished much less aggressively than are the Woodchopper type
Pros: Great for beginners Time tested muskie magnet Durable Cons: More expensive than similar lures for muskie fishing LIVETARGET Field Mouse With a floating, hollow body and fairly realistic mouse appearance, the LIVETARGET Field Mouse is an effective, albeit strange, lure for pike, muskies, and bass
You can still catch some topwater action early in the day during the summer