Starting off pretty good so far! Including one that is my personal best to date. Here are some pictures of our standard bill of fare:
And here is my personal best. She measured in at just over 31" and we gestimated the weight at about 12#. Got this bad girl on 8# test line from 47' depths, vertical jigging:
Here's what we've been nailing them on:
That's a 1/2 oz. Cicada blade bait with a single (barbless) Siwash #1/0 hook. Holds without compromise. This type of mod reduces hang ups considerably and facilitates easy hook removal.
Best part is, the season is just starting!
"A voyage in search of knowledge need never abandon the spirit of adventure."