barbless hooks fishing Fulling Mill Fm5070 Short Shank Hook – Feather Craft Fly Double bait slices on the shank help anglers keep bait in place during the cast and while its in the water. Eagle Claw Lazer Sharp Barbless

Alabama rigs come in two different versions

With sonar youre able to eliminate unproductive water more efficiently and track down fish faster

The reel is built with a custom titanium spool shaft that reduces flex and weight, as well as oversized brass main gear and C-6191 brass pinion gear that is double supported with ball bearings

Hook size should also match the bait and terminal setup youre using

The difference becomes apparent after a season of hard use

When to fish it: You may not get very many bites on it throughout the prespawn period, but its certainly worth trying when the water is above the 55-degree mark