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Just know spinning gear has its limits

Carp are incredibly sensitive to vibrations and shadows

In addition to providing good casting distance, a moderate action rod does a great job absorbing and softening the often-violent shock a fish imparts on the line and rod when it hits a moving bait

Having the point of the hook under the surface of the bait enables the hook to travel through the water without snagging

Step 6: Trim the tag end

Empty bleach bottles were once the norm for jugging, but people have begun to transition to 12-inch sections of pool noodles, which offer plenty of buoyancy, are brightly colored, and pack away much more compactly than their clunky white counterparts