black nickel fishing hooks North Pacific Clawpoint (25pack) the VMC Hybrid Treble Hook features super Mustad O'Shaughnessy Bait Hook 9174NP-BN

A barb below the hook point will both improve the chance of landing a fish, while also keeping live bait 'pegged' in place

However, there's one small consideration worth noting: if you put a very deep bend in the rod, the line can be made to contact the blank

Top options include: Topwater plugs (Rapala Skitter Walk, Zara Spook) for explosive surface strikes Jerkbaits (Yo-Zuri, Rapala X-Rap) to mimic fleeing baitfish Soft plastics rigged weedless for canal fishing Spinnerbaits for covering water quickly Pro tip: Aggressive retrieves usually work best since peacock bass attack fast-moving targets

Of course, if you have a fishing buddy, they can help you by holding the pen and just putting a little pressure on the line spool

Youre looking for little points in the grass or little thin spots, anything thats different, to hold fish. Chad Pipkens Luke Palmers Keys to Success in Oklahoma The main lure I go to in September is always a topwater, you know a Zara Spook is hard to beat