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Yes, but not ideal. The tip is firm and most appropriate for single hook lures.

Shimano Conquest 100 https://fish.shimano.com/content/fish/northamerica/us/en/homepage/Shimano_Product_Page.P-CALCUTTA_CONQUEST_100-200_A.html

You are a strong man. Good luck with this challenge.

The GLX MBR 844C is a universal rod and perhaps my all time favorite.

I consider all of my rods technique specific. However, several rods can cover multiple applications. A specific example is my jerkbait rod. It can serve for topwater and shallow or medium weight crankbaits,

I have not had your issue, but I have had VERY good experiences with the company.

I prefer the Katsuage hooks that come standard on the Vision 110. https://megabassusa.com/a-guide-to-replacing-jerkbait-hooks/

Welcome aboard!

The most likely cause is the "hook set". With circle hooks you lift the rod and reel quickly, but you NEVER "set the hook". The circle hook glides up the gullet and lodges in the jaw joint 95% of the time. A traditional hook set simply jerks the hook out of the fish's mouth.

Try Gamakatsu Octopus Circle Hooks. They work great for me and I have never broken one.

Hmm... Seems to me like simply targeting high percentage locations is the best approach. Sometimes they will be there and actively feeding, sometimes not, but if fish are present you may still trigger a reaction bite.

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This is what is working for me right now: Rage Structure Bug Rage Baby Craw GYCB Kreature

A net would be MUCH better.

Gross!

2001 https://www.gsoss.com/speaker-list/bobby-uhrig

I have been using MegaStrike for over twenty years. I use it religiously on all soft plastics. I believe it helps hold fish longer.

Smallmouth 45* Largemouth: 65+

Yeah, pheasant is about $75 per ounce.

Welcome aboard!

One dead fish isn't a crisis, fish die all the time from natural causes.

Yes, during a BassResource Roadtrip on Kentucky Lake.

https://www.tacklewarehouse.com/Okuma_Psycho_Stick_Spinning_Rods/descpage-OPSYS.html https://www.tackledirect.com/shimano-vfc2000hgf-vanford-spinning-reel.html

PopMax rules!