I do a lot of pickerel fishing on the acidic runs coming out of the pinebarrens. They are just about the only fish we find in acidic waters. They like any kind of streamer but mostly bright colors, fish them fast to get a strike. I never had any hits on top water dries or poppers. No need to be fussie about tippet just use 10 pound mono and watch your fingers when removing hooks...FB.