baitcasting rod for bass Fishing 4 Sections 1.98M Fishing Rod and Fishing Reel Ultralight Casting Rod Combo Travel Fishing Set Telescopic Fishing Pole (Size : Left Hand, Color : Brass) : Sports & Outdoors Introducing the Fenwick Eagle Casting Rods LMG Baitcasting Rod - Shorty

A 3-inch craw on a 1/8- or 1/4-ounce jighead offers fantastic realism with no muss

Abu Garcia Ambassadeur 7000 Rod and Reel Combo 7000/802 Medium Heavy 8'0" 2 Piece Ambassadeur 7000 Rod and Reel Combo As big on performance as they are on durability, the Abu Garcia 7000 reel features a synchronized level wind system that provides even line lay and a smooth retrieve

NWA Democrat-Gazette/FLIP PUTTHOFF Classic lures that still catch bass today include Bass Oreno (from left), Crazy Shad and Jitterbug

Every angler relishes explosive strikes of marauding smallmouth when they blow up on a buzzbait

This has quickly become my go-to craw and combo for fishing creeks and rivers for big smallmouths off the beaten path