st croix 9 rods for striped bass St. Tannic Fly Rod 7wt 9'0" minimizing tangles and maximizing casting distance with both mono and braided lines. Field Test: St. Croix Avid

Key Features Center-weighted, lead-body design for wide gliding action Aggressive dart-and-glide swimming motion Nose-down fall that stays in the strike zone Treble hook with attractor tail Effective for vertical jigging and ice fishing Proven cold-water walleye producer Northland Puppet Minnow The Northland Puppet Minnow is a go-to jigging lure for walleye anglers who want a compact, aggressive presentation that shines in cold water and pressured fisheries

Baitcasters, spinners, fly and trolling reels are all in their freshwater lineups

It's about making sure that fish populations remain healthy for future generations of anglers

Be careful not loose inner yoke springs, as they may fall out

Start with the largest bead for the "trunk" of the tree

One of them I feature later on, but none from the same brand