7252 fish hook Mustad 7732-SS Big Game — HiFishGear line hook eye and a unique hook bend forcing the fish into the elbow Mustad 7982HS-SS-10/0-10 Double Tuna Hook

These environments can be abrasive and easily damage your musky fishing line

A quick call to a local bait shop or the states fisheries division can help answer those questions

Be sure to check your local and state regulations before keeping any fish, regulations can widely vary by region

Nye is a regular to top finishes on National trail events, and this time relied on the Martins Custom Baits Minnow Head in 3/16 and 3/32 oz on a 3/0 hook

Rod features: - 30 Ton graphite blank - Abu Garcia custom soft touch reel seat - High density EVA grip Reel features: - 9 stainless steel ball bearings + 1 roller bearing - A-Symmetric Carbon Frame and Rotor - AMG 2 gearing system V-Rotor system provides ultra-low start up inertia - Carbon Matrix drag system - Rocket Line Management - Rocket Spool Lip Design - Tubular Carbon Fiber handle with soft touch knob - Machined aluminum braid ready spool with V-Spool Design

Bend the wires back toward the hook a few times to soften them up