Beef Up Your Gear As You Hunt ‘The One'

If you are still fishing during this time of year, one thing is for certain — you’re looking for “the one.”

- John Bette

It’s big fish time and nothing else matters. And if there is one type of bait that goes along with chasing big muskies late in the year, it’s big rubber.

If you are going to be casting big rubber late in the year and want to be effective with it, one thing you should consider is beefing up your arsenal. It will not only help you boat more muskies but will reduce fatigue, as well as eliminate potential failure that could cost you lost equipment or the fish you are hunting.

Large rubber baits can really take a toll on equipment, regardless of whether you have a fish hit or not. Having the right fishing rod allows you to cast with less stress to your body and the rod. Using an 8-foot-6 or nine-foot extra-heavy or double extra-heavy rod is something to consider if you are going to take throwing rubber seriously.