bkk fishing hooks Ringed Mutsu Circle Heavy-SS - 6 Pack the needle sharp hook point and BKK’s Super Slide coating further enhance penetration performance and minimize piercing resistance BKK Octopus Beak Hooks 3/0

Although Shimano has made it easier to replace a faulty bearing, it is still a con because you have to periodically maintain the part

Instead of a blade spinning behind a swivel off the right-angled wire, this wider blade spins around the wiredesigned to be retrieved quickly across the surface so that blade creates a prop wash-like disturbance

Then cut off the tag line

Run it through the guides of your rod and attach it to the hook on the scale

Pros Proven design many anglers trust Lets you spread out multiple lines Easy to see from a distance Good for stationary deadbait setups Cons Does not set the hook fish often drop the bait before you reach the hole Prone to freeze-up in wind and extreme cold Requires handling exposed line Slow reaction time Not ideal for lures or jigging-style presentations Freeze-Up Behavior Tip-ups freeze easily because: The spool sits in cold water Line is exposed Wind splashes water back onto the mechanism If temperatures drop below ~10F (12C), maintenance becomes constant

Braid is even better for baits like buzzbaits, spinnerbaits and vibrating jigs when making long casts and fishing through relatively dense cover, though mono is adequate for these last three baits in open water when long casts arent necessary