For treble-hook lures, a rod with a more forgiving action helps keep hooks planted
So lets start with the reel, and how it performed over these last 18 months or more
George ~ 3 3/8" ~ RHW ~ EXC- ~ This English-made classic features that attractive and gray frame with coin edge rims, ventilated spool, crack-free milky white agate line guide housed in round nickel silver ring stamped with Hardys patent info, 2-screw latch plate cover, brown ebonite winding knob on an alloy post, dual-riveted ribbed brass foot, and a silky smooth and strong dual pawl drag with rim-mounted drag tension adjuster screw
Topwater Baits: While medium ratios work, higher ratios can help with walking the dog retrieves on stickbaits, allowing you to quickly take up slack between twitches and keep the lure dancing
I took a short nap across the row I was sitting in