3 0 weighted swimbait hook Dovesun 12PCS Underspin Hooks - Swimbait & Worm Weedless Hooks for Saltwater & Freshwater Bass Fishing The Lazer Trokar Magnum Weighted Swimbait Hooks feature Trokar’s surgically sharpened hook point technology Z-Man 4 Inch DieZel MinnowZ

This is a little over 1.5 pounds, or 8% stronger than the palomar knot

$3.75 Works 3 ways 1) Set the hook with a long sweep of the rod 2) Burn the reel till the fish is hooked 3) Let the fish bury the pole and hook themselves Hook sizes are 1/0, 3/0, 4/0, 5/0, 8/0 & 10/0 Our personal favorite for most all catfishing situations

Conventional reels and rods are best for the following surf fishing scenarios: Ultralight and Light lure fishing with small baits for surf perch, flounder, fluke halibut, bass, trout, bonefish, small rockfish (LRF) Experienced anglers distance casting from the shore or pier Pier or land-based shark fishing with heavy-duty combos Advantages of Spinning Rods for Surf Fishing A rod thats fished with the reel positioned under the rod is called a spinning rod

Remember to start with the basics and grow with your fishing experience levels

However, upgrading requires a good understanding of reel mechanics and may void the manufacturers warranty