dul sport fishing pole t10-6 TRO1066 • 106-6C | 10'6" the reel looks and feels sturdy. Mark DeLaRosa | Bout time!!!

This combination ensures you'll detect every strike with unparalleled sensitivity

July 10: 21st annual Con Club Walleye Tournament in-person registration day, 4-7 p.m., 1 N

Bottom: When youre fishing three feet of the bottom or less, use sinking lures or weighted jigs to reach the proper depth

Face to face preferred

Studies have shown that circle hooks dramatically reduce the amount of fish that die after being released

For a beginner, and especially one on a budget, a combination of graphite (predominantly throughout the blank, or stick part of the rod) and fiberglass (incorporated into the tip) offers a versatile package: It gives you enough stiffness to adequately manipulate a lure, while maintaining enough sensitivity for detecting small bites