copper pipe fishing lure Beau Mac JIG this compact profile cuts through weeds and structure while producing the acoustic signature that draws fish from distance Making Micro Lures from Old

Enclosed Disc Drag Fly Reels Are Best For Steelhead Two things that are a must-have when considering steelhead fly reels are a good smooth disc drag reel and a fly reel with an enclosed drag

Here, no matter where the fish is in the water column its still close enough to the surface to notice the commotion of your topwater lure

I'll probably give it a shot this summer when Halibut fishing warms up

The fly rod is medium-fast, which helps punch out flies into the wind (which you are almost guaranteed to see on the ocean)

Its sturdy design reduces flexing and allows you to really crank on it without worrying about damaging the reel

We catch a boatload more fish