Testing a Bite-Shortened Hook to Minimize Fish Handling in a Recreational Fishery
With seamless reel-rod integration, they provide smooth, effortless action and unbeatable control
As the water warms, walleye get more active
However, the main benefit with Freemans Atlas fly rods is that you can buy replacement tips and second sections for $50

From hook to rod and reel, here's what a guide's go-to Southern California surf perch setup and rig consists of: Size 6 or 4 Tanago J Hook for Sand Crabs or Size 6 Grub Hook for artificial baits like curlytail grubs or sandworm grubs Red attractor bead on the leader if using grubs 30 inches of 4, 6 or 8-pound leader line (fluorocarbon or mono) Palomar knots for all connections Stainless Steel Micro Swivel (30lb) Clear rigging bead to buffer sinker against swivel knot 1/2 or 3/4oz egg sinker (set up Carolina Rig-style) 40 inches of 6, 8 or 10-pound mono top shot between main line and swivel Crazy Alberto or FG mono to braid main line knot 10- or 15-pound braided main line or 8-10-pund mono 8'6" - 10' Light to Medium Light-rated spinning rod 2500 to 3500-size spinning reel Setup 1: Best Reel, Pole / Rod Combo for Southern California Surf Perch Fishing The best pole or rod for surf perch fishing in the calmer, warmer waters of Southern California is a Light to Medium-Light rated spinning model 8'6" to 10', rated to cast sinkers in the 1/2 to 3/4oz range, and suitable for line in the 4 to 12-pound bracket
