daiwa bg2500 bg saltwater spinning reel Reel, 2500, 5.6: 1 Gear Ratio, 6+1 Bearings, 33.20" Retrieve Rate, 13.20 lb Max Drag,Black/gold : Sports & Outdoors Introducing the BG Series Fishing Reel Daiwa BG Spinning Reel

With a seductive shimmying action on the fall, and an easy slender target to slurp up, stickbaits make bass take notice - even the most finicky of fish

Best Budget: Dobyns Colt CL734C Pros Remarkably low price for this quality High modulus graphite Available in several other technique-specific models Cons Slightly heavier than more expensive rods Key Features Length: 7 feet 3 inches Power: Heavy Action: Fast Lure Weight: to 1 ounce Split grip EVA handle with no foregrip Years ago, when I started tournament fishing, rods in the $150 to $200 range were the cream of the crop, and generally outside my budget

The reel is available in three different gear ratios, allowing you to get the perfect reel for cranking, flipping, and pitching, or a general-purpose reel

The drop-shot rig is fished on medium-light St

Being able to skip a G-Ratt Baits Popping Frog and work it slowly through the strike zone no matter the density of the cover makes this my favorite May bait