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A medium-heavy action is a good starting point for all but the most extreme situations

Ive seen tautog rookies on the verge of pulling their hair out getting bites as soon as their bait hits bottom but missing the connection every time

Anglers just starting out can't go wrong if they have a few bases covered in terms of tackle: A tackle box or bag, a rod-and-reel combo you're comfortable using, some terminal tackle (hooks and weights), a few soft plastic worms, a couple of spinnerbaits, and a handful of hard baits such as crankbaits

Available in 7/0, 8/0, and 9/0 sizes, this hook supports clean live bait presentations and catch-and-release fishing

So get rigged up with some proven striped bass lures and get out on the water the next trophy is waiting for you.

Line guard prevents line snags behind spool