al's goldfish fishing lure Vintage Shad minnow metal – Cali Bass Baits The Goldfish is stamped from brass (no rusting!) and rigged with top quality hooks and rings Al's Goldfish Forty Niner Lure

It feels tough and is able to maintain its shape despite the wear and tear of heavy use

If youre unsure, a mid-speed gear ratio is hard to go wrong with on both spinning and baitcasting setups

The spinning reel should be a winner for everything from big mahi-mahi to small marlin thanks to its light weight (22.9 ounces) and high gear ratio (5.4 to 1)

Smaller reels are typically lighter and easier to handle, making them suitable for finesse techniques, while larger reels can hold more line and handle heavier lures or fish

Once I started to get close and into the weeds, I would burn it in and could generally keep it from hanging up