blue nylon fishing net Ranger True Tournament Series Nets 9788TRAB The fish will calmly lay across the bottom while you remove the hook Nylon Silk Nets Fishing Net

I used san diego jam knot in case anyone is curious (GREAT KNOT for Braid and Flouro)

Drag grease can help to protect ultralight spools from being deformed (by reducing any tendency for the drag to "grab" when it starts up) - while high quality gear grease that doesn't easily get spun off those gears during use can prolong the life of the reel and greatly improve the smooth feeling when reeling ing

Gloves are also a must as blues dorsal fins can be extremely sharp and strong

Notice the numbered screws on this example by J.F

Rapala Original Floater: A classic lure thats great for casting or trolling

Buy from: BASS PRO SHOPS DICKS SPORTING GOODS AMAZON RAPALA VMC Tungsten Swimbait Jig MSRP: $10.99 A simple jig head is the most important lure in any anglers tackle box