Blackbird86

I usually use white twisters on 1/8 oz jigheads for smallies but i have seen people catch them on live crawlers with a bobber when the lures werent working. What size/style hook would you guys recommend?

Thanks for the reply! We'll be fishin lake michigan in michigan city, indiana at the pier. It's supposed to be rainy the whole time

Looking to enter the friends of fishing winter rebellion lake michigan fishing tournament this weekend with a couple friends. Ive never caught salmon or steelhead and have a few questions. I plan on bringing 3 rod and reel combos. 2x 7' MH slip bobber rigs and one long steelhead rod i plan to buy at the local baitshop in michigan city. The bait shop said to use 10 lb mono with an 8 lb fluoro leader on the long pole but should i do the same on my 7' bobber rigs or go a little heavier? Also, about the leaders...a 2 or 3' leader attached via a swivel, or should i use a double uni knot to attach a longer (25') fluoro leader to the swivel? Also, what hook size and baits and lures? Thanks in advance for your help!

Thanks for the informed replies. Ill probably get that berkley kit and fix em. Ive got a buddy just starting to get into fishing so ill prob let him use em

One of my favorite fishin spots is in about a foot of fast moving river with the underwater cement path being slick and covered in algae. Does anyone know of a good pair of waterproof boots or waders or maybe cleats designed for slick algae?

Ive got a couple shakespeare ugly stiks...the ones with the clear fiberglass tips. The tips broke off years ago and are now lost. Was wondering...could i just cut the pole down so the second eyelet was at the tip functioning as the last eyelet? Would that work?