best trout lure scent Trigger UV Gel by Cal Kellogg or above the weed beds Top Lake Trout Lures: Best

To set up a drop-shot rig, fit a sinker to the line end with a hook tied-in using a Palomar Knot above the weight (usually 1 to 4 feet off bottom)

Thanks to their simple and rugged designs, many ancient Luxor Cracks and vintage 302 Mitchells can still be found plying the Striper Coast to this day

Can't go wrong with the Fury series

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Unnoticed Hooks that have been in the water - fresh or salt - will start to rust