The original gold blade with red accents is my go-to (get it here), but the chartreuse or rainbow trout patterns can also be killer
Their helmet is not up to the same safety standards as the others on this list, HOWEVER, if you truely do not have $40 to spend on the Triple Eight Dual Certified helmet (above) this has a solid ABS outer shell with EPS foam to ensure safety, and make it a comfortable fit
What makes bottom fishing so reliable is that it removes the search variable
If the angler lowers their rod tip without maintaining semi-tight line the hook may be pulled out of the fish mouth by any weight being used, or rotate in such a way that once the angler swings upwards the hook point is no longer in the direction to be pulled into the fish mouth
But they are also a source of livelihood for many who make a living out of the backwater
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