If I catch a big fish while testing, I know that particular rod is a real good one, kidded Marks with a grin
Clausen makes long casts in 6 to 8 feet of water with a Megabass Deep-X 200T, which actually dives 8 to 10 feet
You can also use the small bridles, as we often do, on baits such as bunker
With a little practice, baitcast reels are quite easy to master, and for most that spend any amount of time on the water, they often take the place of the spinning reel for the brunt of the work
Baitcaster Deep diving crankbaits Jigs and Texas Rigged Worms (3/8 ounce or larger) Blade Baits (Chatterbait style) 3/8 and heavier spinnerbaits Crankbaits (2 inch or larger) Spinning Reel Hair jigs Small swimbaits (3 inch or smaller) Stick style worms (5 inch or smaller Ned Small poppers Crankbaits (under 2 inches) Dive Deeper Okay, by looking above you can get a general feel for the lures with the reel type, but lets dive a little deeper into why I like certain lures on a specific reel, and not just because I said so