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[BaySport]

I use a graphite pole and a line counter reel when live bait or cut bait fishing. Graphite gives a good "feel" and the line counter reel always let you know where your hook is. No need to cast since I fish from a boat. 12-17lb. test monofiliment with a 3 ft. florocarbon leader ( florocarbon is suppose to be near invisible to fish). I slide a sliding sinker holder (a small plastic tube with a swivel snap on it) onto the monofiliment, then tie on a swivel, then tie the florocarbon leader to the other end of the swivel. An octopus hook is my favorite hook to tie on to the leader. The sliding sinker holder is prevented from sliding to the end of the leader by the swivel. Some anglers prefer to use egg sinkers instead of a sliding sinker holder. I like the sliding sinker holder because it allows the amount of weight to be changed without having to retie the leader. Either way, I think a sinker that slides gives you more feel. This is the rig I use, I hope the way it was described it makes sense. I have caught a lot of fish with this rig, however a friend of mine uses a spinning reel, ties the sinker right to the line, or uses a big split shot, uses no leader material, and ties on about any kind of hook in his box and he catches as many fish as I do.

I look at my fish finder to get an idea of where to drop the line. The line counter reel really is worth the money for this type of presentation.

I hope this information helps you,
BaySport
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