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This means medium to heavy rods for large, powerful predator like northern pike and lake trout
Once you have excelled at the basics, nothing should stand in your way of becoming an expert angler
They are typically paired with a specialized fishing rod called a casting rod , which has a trigger-shaped finger hook under the handle area that allows the user to assume a wider and more forward grip with the thumb and index finger semi-enveloping the reel while still maintaining a secured grasp on the handle by hooking the "trigger" with the middle/ring finger
Fish these slower than you would other times of the year and experiment with both the size of bait as well as your leader length
Since they're rugged enough for oceans and seas, a saltwater conventional reel is perfect for freshwater angling, too, letting you catch northern pike and walleye with ease