st croix best rods St. JOC610MM Mojo Bass Trigon Casting Rod A timeless American made classic that has reliably served anglers for decades Victory

Less visible finishes like bronze, black, or camo are great for fooling line-shy species

The rods are normally short rods and made from graphite or carbon fibre which allows for maximum strength without losing flexibility

if youre one of those pin pullers though (see the discussion on pin pulling) a plug will only float up if it breaks off in the leader area, if the mainline breaks the plug will be stuck between the fish and the swivel

therefore I rely on thicker 8-pound nylon line. Having used nylon line for years to catch untold number of crappies, Ken sees no reason to switch to more expensive fluorocarbon or superlines

They can be very easy to travel with and can also be lighter, making them great for use on smaller boats that have a weight limit