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For the angler looking to tangle with walleye, trout and other species, the Defy Gold is a great platform for anglers to hit the water with

So this is the time youre going to want a Neko rig, a popper, and maybe a frog to get up real shallow, and then just something you can bedfish with

Many river anglers recommend beaked points to avoid the point being turned over on hard gravel but, honestly, Ive never found this to be an issue and, if I did reel in a blunt hook, Im more than happy to simply change it for a new one

More often than not, we actually camouflage our baits without knowing it

They can also be found near rocky areas, sand flats or grass beds

Additionally, strip mussel lip, threaded on the hook like a worm, is natural bait for halibut and seems to work well when the bite is tough