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Giant muskies were among this year's catch Click to enlarge Northern Pike Click images to enlarge The pike catch consisted of 71 males and 64 females

This is an especially effective rig in faster water where trout are often holding in the summer, or in low light to help you track your small dry

While smallmouth will be the favorite species to target, there are indications a largemouth bite could play out as well

Vary your retrieve slightly by adding in a downward pull of the rod tip causing the lure to accelerate, then decelerate

The reason I start with smaller lures is that its less likely to spook a nervous trout in very clear water