Spring 2023
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and yellow bobber stops off the line. I also like to use these stops to protect my knot when Carolina-rigging. I’ll put one behind the bead and above the knot that connects the main line to the swivel.
RATTLES
Rattles can be used for a few things. A rattle can be inserted into the hollow cavity of a tube bait, to replace a rattle on a jig, or to add variation to existing jigs and tube rattles. This can be important when noise is needed to trigger a strike.
Don’t forget to stock up on these essential terminal tackle items so you’ll be prepared and ready for anything that may come your way while you are on the water. •
Photo: Chad Eddings Photography
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Photo: Chad Eddings Photography