[Ryan W]

I've never tried that one before- I might give it a go next time! Usually, i only go to another bait when bergalls are around, and then it's usually bergall strips. I think that clams are more than fine for most of the time. It does sound good if you need a tougher bait though- something harder for the bergalls to take off!

Thanks for the tip!

Frugal- 2/0's have always worked fine for me, but I have used 3/0's on occasion. I think that a 4/0 or 5/0 might be a bit big for ling (but I have had them inhale my 7/0 cod hook during the wintertime), but to each his own. I've never had problems with cod with my 2/0, but have also never tried pulling in a 15 lber.