I recommend having a leader line strength that is less than the mainline, however as this is a basic setup it's not mandatory
It prevents spool wobbles and to ensure accurate alignment
More than one fly caster much, much better than me has said that the differences in performance between the best budget rods and the best rods at any price are all but indiscernible to anyone other than a competition caster
Indeed, there are a wide variety of hooks for every fishing style, so it's likely to be an ongoing learning process as you change your fishing techniques and types of fish
Walk the dog See this great video example of walking the dog This is a famous retrieve for topwater walking baits like the bait that made it famous, the Heddon Zara Spook
Clean all plants, animals, mud, sand and other debris from your boat, anchor, boots and equipment