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This guide gives you a starting point, but the real knowledge comes from getting out there

The only time I go up to 10-pound line is when fishing very large and fast rivers

In colder spring weather, you may even choose to pause between drags, moving the lure just a few inches at a time

As the name suggests, the J-hook is shaped like the letter J with a long shank

And with a number of swim jig trailer styles to choose from, you can really dial in your swim jig to fit the exact cover and water clarity conditions that you are fishing