are shimano rods any good SLX Spinning Rod With a more finesse selection of powers and actions to beat the local stream Fishing Gear Long-Term Review: Shimano

A 4-weight handles most Hendrickson fishing effectively, since the hatch produces selective feeders in moderate flows where presentation matters more than power

Gamakatsu Circle Octopus Offset Hooks - Value Pack Gamakatsu Retail $9.40 - $16.82 Price Range $7.52 - $13.46 Gamakatsu Circle Octopus Hooks are forged from high carbon steel and subjected to a unique tempering process

The body covers your hook and the tails kick at all speeds of retrieve

Or, as Rick Mola bluntly put it: If you dont have confidence in your crimping ability, double-sleeve. Double-sleeving is also good for putting more space between a hook eye and lure, like a trolling feather, for example