allen fly fishing hooks SW003 It excels for everything from saltwater gurglers and minnow patterns to mouse flies Aqua Flies Kingfisher Steelhead Hooks

Daiwa Sealine Salmon Mooching Combo This setup is a perfect match for Puget Sound salmon

Soft jerkbaits in the fluke style rigged weedless and weightless are my favorites during these unique situations

HOOK CUTTERS (BOLT CUTTERS) Often, with a muskellunge, its more practical to immediately cut the hooks instead of wasting time trying to remove hooks from a thrashing fish

We mostly fished from the boat, stopping here and there to wade the deeper pools, nailing eager westslope cutthroats by the dozens while also searching for native bull trout

These elements work together to ensure smooth operation and long-lasting performance

And indeed, this is a functional reel for musky fishing