If you feel this bearing is causing problems, its time to turn the reel over to a professional
It was the week before Thanksgiving and I was fishing on a beach in southeastern Massachusetts, hoping for one more striper but the predawn and early morning bite had been non-existent
This is where a Bimini top stops being a luxury and becomes an absolute essential
Honorable Mentions: Dark Matter Astro Spook, Jigging World Spook Best Metal Lip Swimmer: Gibbs Danny Surface Swimmer Pros Excellent when stripers are feeding on large bait fish Works day and night Cons Relatively poor casting distance Not great in rough conditions Key Features Length: 4.5, 6, and 7.5 inches Weight 1 1/2, 2 1/4, and 3 ounces Tunable by bending the line tie The Gibbs Danny Surface Swimmer has a seductive action and large profile that triggers big stripers, which is why its my choice for best metal lip swimmer and one of the overall best baits for striped bass
According to Bohlman, however, the problem with a chatterbait is its a one-trick pony