best baitcasting rod between 200 and 300 Sougayilang Baitcaster Combo for Freshwater Inshore, 2 Piece 30Ton+24Ton Graphite Fishing with SuperPolymer Handle, 7.0:1 Gear Ratio Reel, 11+1 Bearings, S Style Hook Keeper : Sports & Outdoors Redesigned and better than ever Baitcaster Combo Best Baitcasting Rods

Best Drop Shot Bait: Berkley Powerbait Maxscent Flat Worm Pros Maxscent flavor keeps fish holding on longer Wide array of color options Soft, yet durable Cons Cant cover water efficiently Specs: Sizes: 3 3/5 and 4 inches Key colors: Goby, Black, Smallmouth Secret Prime Conditions: Late pre-spawn, spawn, post-spawn Bluff walls, open water, offshore structure Fishing a drop shot is seemingly synonymous with fishing for smallmouth

Similar to the Revo Rocket SP20, Im not a huge fan of the light drag weight, as a heavier fish with large runs might take you to school

I am moving the bait erratically for short bursts, letting it glide

Boats can be launched at an unofficial boat ramp at Panther Creek or at the concrete ramp at the McCurtain County Wilderness Area for easy water access to the shoals

For the Out of the Box cast battle, a light breeze tended to blow from behind, or from the right of the caster on both of the two days