Use a Palomar knot which can be learned from simply searching on YouTube
Pick a pencil-shaped float, attach a light-wire hook to the line, and add just enough split shot to start the float under
This happened to me on new line the first time using it From: Jason: Bowler, WI 8/1/15 Comments: Nothing compares to this line, I have used it for years and will not use anything else, 30 lb handles it all from heavy moss beds for largemouths, walleye, big cats, pike, you name it
Performance elastic rating from different manufacturers and suggested elastic ratings
This is a versatile topwater bass lure
now would be a good time to verify that the side plate shifts gears properly