Length - 7' Action - Fast Power - Medium to Medium Heavy Style - Casting Drop Shot/Shaky Head Although a baitcast rod can be used for dropshotting purposes, a spinning rod gives a bit more versatility to this light-line technique
You could also measure the length of the line
I use model paint and my new favorite nail polish make two or three light coats and preheat the lure with a hairdryer or at a low temp in your stove, both prior and post painting than hit with a clear gloss poly coating
Part of the great appeal of the Middle Allegheny is the diversity of the fishery, as Knapp explains: The smallies top out around 20 inches, going around four pounds
It applies resistance to the spool during the cast to prevent it from spinning faster than your line is leaving
It can be fished as is, with no additional weight, or you can add a small weight to the hook shank or the line just in front of the hook