Spectra Braided Line
4.6(11,400)4.6 out of 5 stars, 11,400 reviews, on Amazon at the time this was writtenThe default braid on half the jigging rods in the system, and it holds up to zebra-mussel-scarred structure better than it has any right to.
Tail-tamer
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Perch Spreader Rigs
4.2(890)4.2 out of 5 stars, 890 reviews, on Amazon at the time this was writtenTwo hooks held apart on a wire spreader so a pair of minnows fish clean above a sinker — the standard perch rig from Sandusky Bay to the Milwaukee piers.
Check price on Amazon$9— Perch Spreader RigsPrice shown was accurate on 2026-09-01. Amazon sets the live price.
What's good
- The spreader arms keep both hooks from tangling on the drop, which is the whole point
- Doubles are common when you hit a school, and doubles are how you fill a bucket
- Works from a boat, a pier, or through the ice with no modification
What isn't
- The light wire arms deform after a few dozen fish and start crossing, at which point the rig is done
We list the drawbacks because a recommendation with no downside is a sales pitch. If a cheaper item does the job on your water, the write-up says so.
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