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Just to clarify what I mean by heavy handed rigs, Im not saying your rig shouldnt be strong but (coming from carp fishing to barbel) many anglers end up fishing shorter hook lengths, and semi-fixed bolt rig style with big hooks and baits where a long hook length (3 to 6) with running leads and (slightly) smaller baits would be more productive especially during the day when terminal tackle and rigs will be more easily noticed by fish

Throw on a wacky rig drop shot bait if fish arent interested in natural-looking presentations

Ive flipped and pitched with the 8:1 Tatula and cast chatterbaits, spinnerbaits, worms and jigs on the 7:1 Tatula

To learn all about perch and how to catch enough for fish tacos, check out my post on perch fishing