I mostly fish for the big boys in feb-april, but then thats out of a sled or DB and side drifting to boot. A little plugging, but mostly side drifting size 1 or 1/0 red hooks and eggs a touch of yarn and just enough lead to tick bottom every 5' or so.
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Apocalypse Steelheader.
Chucking gear as the end draws near.