alligator fishing lure Natural Selection Lures removing the hook and using the spoon as a Flasher with a lure or bait suspended beneath it Gator wake available in camo

(Thats my excuse and Im sticking to it!)

But youll have better luck if you choose one with these qualities: 6 foot to 7 1/2 foot spinning rod (longer is better for longer casts, but not necessary) Light-Ultralight action (2-8 pound rating) Graphite composition (not necessary, but graphite is much more sensitive than fiberglass) There are tons of great rods that fall into this category

Price is the primary advantage, as more expensive braided and fluoro lines both offer improved strength and fluoro offers reduced line visibility

It also means that if you hook a shark or something bigger, you can unclip some of the snoods to make the leadering process easier and safer

Just remember, the higher the price tag will generally mean the higher the quality

( More on that later) I also took along a bundle of old line keen to make use of the line recycling scheme I helped promote earlier this month