Bobber and Bait or Fly Rig for Sunfish or Perch
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Bobber and Jig Rig for Crappie
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Bait and Slip-Sinker Rig for Catfish
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- A 5½ to 7 foot medium-action rod with spincast reel is easiest to operate for a beginner
- 4 to 8 pound test line
- Hooks – Variety pack of bait-holder style with sizes 10, 12 or 14 for sunfish, crappies and perch, and sizes 4, 6 or 8 for bass, walleyes and catfish
- Sinkers – Variety pack with several sizes of split shot, sliding, and dropper styles
- Bobbers – Small tapered ones have less resistance and are less easily detected by fish when they bite
- Small barrel swivels (for slip-sinker rig)
- Crappie jigs
Different rigs and baits may work better at particular places and times of year, so ask a local bait or tackle shop for up-to-date fishing information.
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