Spent the last week on middle allegheny fishing from kayak. Trolling tuff for smaller bass bait with floating weed flow (musky lures better withstand a weed or two). 3baits that worked for smallies on Saturday were floating Rapala, 1/4 oz jig and 3" curlytail (purple), and strike king mini king spinnerbait in shad w/ a motor oil curly tail.

If fishing for muskies/ pike I recommend a boca style lip gripper, lindy release gloves w/ "superfabric" and long pliers (11"+). These three items are used for every fish. Jaw spreaders and bolt cutters are also important but not needed with every release. Good Luck.