a&t metal hook for fishing Steelhead Hooks - Nano, Mosquito - Nano-Slick / #1 This long shanked hook is perfect when using long natural baits Eagle Claw L774F Black Treble

The Magic Swimmer Saltwater comes in a bunch of sizes and colors

You might have a paddle-tail swimbait, as an example, with a shredded nose, but you can cut it in half and that tail will continue to add thump as a jig trailer

When I am throwing the rat a country mile I will step this up to an IROD Bailey Swimbait rod that is 8 and is rated for 3-8 oz lures

A 2.5 gunnel clamp option is also available if you want a smaller clamp for boats with more narrow gunnels

If Im fishing a deep, clear borrow pit , Ill swap this crankbait out for either a deep-diving jerkbait , or a slow-sinking jerkbait like the Rebel Tracdown Minnow

Otherwise, make sure you screw the lock so that the fish dont nib only the bait