Kevin Hughes Read Next : Best Inshore Spinning Reels Best Premium: Fenwick World Class Pros Incredibly comfortable to fish Handles a wide range of line and lure weights Extremely lightweight Cons Expensive Poor hook keeper placement Key Features MSRP: $475 Lengths: 6.5, 7, 7.5, and 8 feet Powers: Medium light, medium, medium heavy, heavy, and extra heavy Actions: Fast and extra fast Spinning and casting rods available 40/36 ton graphite blend with reinforcing resin Titanium guide frames with zirconia inserts Cork and foam grip Tangle free guides Tested Rod Specs 7 feet, medium Line Rating: 8 to 17 pounds Lure Rating: to 1 ounce Ill cut right to the chase
Lost lead sinkers particularly those under 1 oz are the right size, shape, and weight to be ingested whole
A repeated complaint in user reviews concerns the plastic side plate on some colourways feeling less premium than the metal-bodied alternatives further up this list
Look for hard baits with replaceable hooks and soft plastics with super-stretchy plastic
Paul Mueller primarily relied on a swimbait with modifications made to the jig head