best st croix rod for bottom bouncing Eyecon Trolling plated black chrome frames protected with two coats of Flex Coat slow St. Croix MMT100HM2 Mojo Musky

This is one of the best saltwater fly reels in the business

Use a Tactical Angler clip at the terminal end for quick lure changes because things like size, depth and action can make a difference from day to day

Crafted for anglers who refuse to settle, the Micro Sumo features center-weighted balance, through-wire construction, and hand-tied saltwater-grade BKK assist hooks with UV tassels

(The record price for an antique lure: $101,200, fetched at auction in 2003 by a copper Giant Haskell Minnow.) Once you get a couple of these things, you start appreciating the history and the beauty and the engineering, Edens says by way of explanation

A simple overhand knot tied directly around the spool will likely slip, especially with smooth monofilament or fluorocarbon

Typical line capacity is 100-170 yds