shimano compre muskie casting rod solid hooksets SHIMANO Compre Muskie 6'8" CPCM68XH

Retrieve In my experience, a slow steady retrieve has worked best

Squid is a popular bait alternative because it holds better on a tide-swept hook, is less expensive and smaller fish have more difficulty stealing it

I also noticed a fairly aggressive catch / grind every time I turned the handle

Rods Length of your fly rods vary according to venue Small rivers & streams: 78 ft rods for short, accurate casts under trees or in tight spaces

Then youll just need 3 feet or so of leader line and a hook to complete the rig

This rig is a little more complicated because youll need to create a stop at the end of your main line and tie a leader to it for the bulk of the rig