Frustrated fishing. Need rod/reel help

[cantfish101]

I caught a 7" White Perch today when I was calling it quits. I didn't have a smooth catch and release, so I'm a bit upset about that. I really hate the size 6 hooks I got because they are bent at the hook end and it was really hard to get out.

I get a TON of "hits" on the lures, but nothing like I felt when the white perch got hooked.
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