@@TxawjNcoI’m surprised you were able to catch perches using that lure because a lot of people actually use smaller sizes of hooks with a Carolina rig setup with 1 to 2 oz sinker weight.
Shimano Dialuna sweet rod. I fish three, ML M MH all 9"6' Each has a sweet spot from 1/2 to two oz. for longest casting depending on lure I want. LC Flash minnow to Joe Bagg's Swarter's Look up Joe Baggs swarters stripe bass eat them. good colors to. good luck Dad's