strong braided fishing line RUNCL Camouflage grade 300 KastKing Superpower Braided Fishing Line,6LB,150

As a bonus, diminutive topwater lures often appeal to a variety of fish species, keeping the action steady between bass bites

Short rods (6-7 ft): Pros: Accuracy: Perfect for pinpoint casting in tight spaces, like docks or brush

The four-inch worm from Roboworm is the best choice to target smallmouth bass

Editors note: I had my mind blown eight years ago when, at a sport show, a rather highly regarded fly fisher and tyer revealed to me her go-to pattern for when, she said, all else fails. It was basically a small, bizarrely-colored leech pattern that incorporated a curving, rubberlike grub tail (also known as a pigs tail for its curly shape)

Their shape and heavier weight make long casts difficult