If necessary, get an experienced pike angler to accompany you and show you the ropes
Remember, fish will almost always swim up for food rarely down. That feeding up rule is even more true for crappie than other species of fish
Don't forget to grab your Pennsylvania fishing license before you head out, and come ready for some of the best walleye and steelhead action Lake Erie has to offer
This should greatly extend the working life of your pole - and is an important way of avoiding unexpected breakages while in use
Real-world Example: Spooling A Trout Reel Lets walk through a common setup for trout fishing: Reel: 5/6 weight single action Backing: 75 yards of 20 lb Dacron Fly Line: 5-weight, weight-forward floating Leader: 9 ft, 5X Steps: Tie the backing to the reel with an arbor knot, wind on 75 yards
This is especially useful when traveling because it reduces loose packs and makes your gear easier to inspect