It has proven time and time again to land trophy sized to juvenile smallmouth
Small hooks are best for trout as the baits are small, and trout will see the hook if it is too big
Ideal for targeting a variety of species, the "Smelt" pattern spoon is particularly effective for trout, salmon, steelhead, and even light-tackle saltwater species like mackerel and sea bass
We swung streamers, drifted dry flies, nymphed in deep currents, roll cast from dense riverbanks, and pushed distance when backcasting space allowed for it
The match was a close run affair with Bude winning with 234 points to Bidefords 230 points
I have tested Sickle hooks against the Octopus style hooks and believe they are good for salmon, but I didnt notice any difference in more fish or the hookup and holding percentage