Pro Tips: Texas Rig Setup Components: Bullet sinker ( or larger for depth and for the thickness of the top water layer) Offset worm hook Soft-bodied plastics (worms, creatures baits, or crawfish imitations) Steps: Insert the bullet sinker on your mainline so that the cone-like part of the bullet sinker is towards the hook
Ratchet handle reels are prohibited
Boat limit regulation in the ocean and portions of the Columbia River (see Marine Zone page, #10)
The 3-inch versions of these baits both come in at around 1/2- to 5/8-ounce, making them a good imitation in size to the real thing that bass encounter every day
The increased strength prevents break-offs during powerful runs while providing the leverage needed to control large fish around structure or in current
Pointer Minnow: Golden Shiner, Aurora Black, and Chartreuse Root Beer When selecting a Pointer Minnow , my go-to choices are Golden Shiner and Aurora Black