Plus, its collapsible EVA walls allow it to flatten out and store in some small tucked-away spot
Best for: Bass, walleye, light pike, swimbaits, and faster retrieves
Catfish rigs catch more fish by stimulating all catfish senses, not only scent, to trigger strikes
Its also a killer dragged through the weeds. Adjusting the weight is key for Gelles success, Early in the pre-spawn, when water is in the lower 50s, I will use a ounce weight, but as it warms up, I lighten the bait. The pro prefers a Yamamoto Senko in the color Green Pumpkin with a 3/0 EWG standard wire worm hook
The ambient-light may change during your expedition, and you may need to use both kinds
For artificial lures, vertical jigging, and any application where you need to drive the hook home on a quick strike, J-hooks are still the right tool