st croix blemished rods St. Premier Spinning Rod also improves balance and strength without adding bulk. St. Croix Musky X Casting

Below: Note the perpendicular point of the circle hook (left) versus the point that is parallel to the shaft of the J-Hook The form of the circle hook is such that when the bait is inhaled, the point of the hook is shielded from contact with internal tissue by the curvature of its end

This is the manufactures' way of addressing the new technology (braid) while keeping the older technology that still exists (mono)

Say 'Ten'

You can see the recessed weedless hook in the photo below

The Slammer is, of course, a big-fish bait

The higher the gain, the more sensitive your transducer will be to pick up every little movement