Live Bait can also be paired with other lure types like jig heads, drop shots, harnesses, and more
Snapper love shellfish and squid, kahawai/Australian salmon and kingies love a good live bait, and lots of species wont say no to the local shellfish, like tuatuas (in New Zealand) or crabs
Nonetheless, most of us will for the most part, be using heavier tackle for musky fishing
Spinning reels are easier to use and better for finesse fishing, while baitcasting reels offer more control, accuracy, and power for heavier lures
With my fish now at the surface and my helpers paddling like mad, but still hundreds of yards away, I was faced with landing this monster myself
A spinning reel hangs below the rod and uses a wire bail to wind line on the spool