best fishing reel for trolling Topline 4.7:1 All-Metal Saltwater – Heavy Duty G – Topline Fishing Tackle Whether you’re a weekend warrior or a seasoned pro Baitcasting Reel Best Trolling Reels

Best For: Beginners to pros seeking a smooth, long-casting reel for cranks and jerkbaits

For surf fishing for West Coast sharks and rays, we recommend using fresh mackerel, surf perch, croaker, bonito, large sardines, and double or triple squid baits

To sand down the diameter I used a drill press, making a mandrel from a long 3/8 (or 7/16?) bolt, lopping the head off with a hacksaw so I could chuck it

Football Jigs If theres one lure that consistently catches quality bass during summer especially big smallmouth its a football jig

No digging through clutter, no loose hooks rolling across the deck, no "where did I just put that?" moments