60lb mono fishing line Monofimanet 1 LB Spool Berkley Trilene Big Game Monofilament Line is the choice of freshwater and saltwater anglers around the world. Lee Fisher Joy Fish Spool

The Lure Factory Extra Wide Gape 3/0 weedless hook (it says only 2g-5g on the link, so scroll down the Weight bit and you will find the heavier stuff) fits the 14cm Collapser and the 10cm Cull Shad perfectly

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But you need the most natural presentation if you want a big fish to strike

Carolina Rig Most Carolina rigs use 2/0 to 4/0 hooks depending on lure size

Go slower and more precise with wacky rig stick worms , creature baits , jigs , and floating worms around bedding zones and shallow cover

They can sometimes tempt a bite when all else fails but also consider swapping the rear treble over to a small snap clip with a single hook on for better hook ups if they swipe at the bait a lot.