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Its large profile, slow sink rate, and subtle tail action make it ideal for targeting pike holding near deeper structure and concentrated baitfish

Fish baskets are one method

Mount a level-wind or baitcasting reel and fill it with 20-pound or heavier monofilament

Next year you'll be telling more catch stories and less about the ones that got away

Keep food fresh so you can enjoy delicious snacks and meals, making it easy to fight hunger off and stay on the water long

When a fish bites, you need to give it a firm, deliberate hookset to drive the point home, which is why it's a favorite for many lure fishing techniques and trolling