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And I interviewed Lake Simcoe whitefish guru, Justin Girard, for his take on the best tactics to catch the amazingly sporty and tasty species

Its the perfect size for a couple of fly boxes or small utility boxes for tackle organization

Remember to keep your rod-hand finger or fingers of choice on the reels spool so that your line doesnt freewheeljust yet

Steep contour lines create shelves where the water depth changes from 20 feet to 2 feet within the space of a few yards

If you want the bigger picture, where to start, what to throw, and how to put these setups to work step-by-step, pair this guide with How to Fish for Bass: Beginners Guide to Catching Your First Bass.

You can use any reel lube and oil that you prefer