15 foot surfing fishing pole SHOUDE 9FT 4-Piece Travel Surf Rod, Saltwater Spinning The rear portion features heat Fishing Pole 15 Foot Ugly

Gamakatsu 3444 Micro Perfect Gap Circle/Drop Shot Hooks Sizes 12 - 6 Gamakatsu $3.49 Pack Size: 10 Count Pack Hook Style: Siwash/Stinger/Drop Shot Hook Fine wire design penetrates with less pressure, lessening tissue damage allowing for easier catch and release fisheries

I like to mix it up but I cant say for sure which works best

Specific Brand Recommendations For hooks, several brands stand out for their proven reliability in GT fishing: BKK : Models like the BKK GT-REX Treble (sizes 5/0-7/0) and BKK Lone Diablo Inline Single (up to 9/0) are highly regarded for their durability and hooking power Gamakatsu : The GT Recorder Treble (sizes 5/0-8/0) is a top choice for its strength and sharpness Owner : Stinger and Jobu hooks are popular for their reliability in extreme conditions Decoy : The GT Special Saltwater Treble (sizes 6/0-10/0) is specifically designed for GT fishing For split rings, these brands offer the strength needed for GT fishing: Owner Ultra Split Rings : Available up to 320 lb test (Size 9), considered the gold standard Spro Power Split Rings : Made from high-grade stainless steel with even force distribution VMC Stainless Steel Split Rings : Available up to 231 lb test, trusted for their circular shape Rosco Split Rings : Built from tempered stainless steel for strength and corrosion resistance Best Practices for Hardware Maintenance Regular inspection and replacement of hooks and split rings is essential

22 lbs of max winding power to fight big fish with ease

You can fish jerkbaits and small topwaters on it

I stopped fishing for the lake trout about three weeks ago as it is high mortality on the trout and they can be unreliable, or tough to find