5 weight fly reel PLUSINNO Fishing Rod and Combo, 4 Piece Lightweight Ultra-Portable Graphite Fly Rod 5/6 9' Complete Starter Package with Carrier Bag : Sports & Outdoors are optimized for specific applications through differing arbor diameters and capacities Big Sky Fly Reel 5-7

The trade-off is that it doesnt collapse around the fish quite as softly as silicone does, but in return it stays more open and ready as you guide the fish head-first into the net

If youll be landing the fish make sure you have an appropriate fish-safe landing net with coated mesh, not knotted nylon, which scrapes slime off the fish thus removing its immune system

Recommended Setup: 1/8 oz jig head (flats) 1/4 oz jig head (6+ feet of water) This bait is extremely versatile

Let's not forget that any fish you catch yourself tastes much better than dehydrated food

Unless the "bite" is on you will be searching and experimenting with gear and speed