baitcaster rod 8 line size 10-20 lb calico bass X-Series Rods XB-C-701M BASS PRO Calico Bass Fishing – BOB

Preparing is half the battle, you must prepare equipment and prepare mentally for every fishing opportunity because actual fishing time is so limited and your equipment must be taken out of what I call the variable pool

If the wolf packs of smaller bass are cruising around, I want to catch those

This bait shows a realistic soft-bodied look while imparting the perfect action of a hard-jointed bait

Reels that lack the level wind function require the angler to guide the line back on the spool while retrieving

Baitcaseres are also better for heavier lines, while spinning ones are more forgiving when it comes to backlashes