croaker fish lure B&l Paul Brown's Maniac - Mullet 4 1/2in 5/8oz With a weighted hook Yellowfin Croaker Fishing Guide -

Use a Trilene Knot (double clinch knot) and you will NEVER have a knot failure

I went heavy with a 12 TD Surf rod, M-H-F matched with a BG MQ 6000 for tossing/launching it out with stationary bait

While there are dozens of species in the lake, these four are the primary targets for most anglers: To keep our fishery healthy, please be aware of all size and creel limits

Tailored Tackle Surf Combo Rod Length: 10 ft Power: Heavy Guides: Aluminum Oxide Reel Size: 7000 Ball Bearings: 7+1 I picked the Tailored Tackle surf spinning combo to test it during my fishing trip to Tampa, Florida

"I like to reel it pretty fast and then stop it when it gets past a piece of cover," says Evers