Originally carved from wood and often requiring tuning, the classic needle earned a reputation as a surf rats plug for its subtle, fishy wobble and ability to stay in the strike zone in rough water
In an informal poll I took of experienced recreational and professional anglers, they were overwhelmingly listed as their most effective style of plugs
We could talk about the sacrifices he lovingly made as a parent to all of his children, including step-children that he was a father to as if they were his own
If you are fishing from a boat, make good use of your fish finder or sonar to pinpoint underwater structure
This is because all rod/reel manufacturers follow the same specifications, and if you take time to learn them you can size up any rod or reel and know if it fits your needs or not, regardless of the brand name
I collect fishing lures, have thousands of them and dozens of tackle boxes, and am called upon frequently to evaluate vintage tackle