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As a general rule of thumb at this time of year pickerel tend to prefer a relatively steady and moderate retrieve with gentle jigging, as opposed to speedy retrieves and aggressive jerks of the rod tip

All of these subtle factors can trigger a bite, or kill the one that was already triggered

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Our in-depth article explores the versatility of these often-overlooked baits and reveals the secrets to rigging them for maximum effectiveness

If youre fishing a pond where bream and bluegill are the main forage, try a hollow body frog or a Whopper Plopper style bait right along the bank

If you fill your line spool beyond this mark you are likely to cause rats nests, backlashes, or nicks in the line that can lead to fraying or breaks while castingor worse, fighting an exceptionally worthy opponent