Some would say that an 8wt rod is over gunning it when targeting the average size bass encountered, and its true, most can be comfortably landed on a 6 wt, however, the sole reason I choose to use an 8wt is because I like to throw fairly large surface flies that have a lot of wind resistance when casting
Both the Nano Minnow and the Kinchou Minnow in 1/8th ounce travel at 2 to 4 feet at varying retrieves and can coax smallmouths, largemouths and big channel catfish from rivers and streams
These reels are constructed with an aluminum side plate and frame, reinforced brass gearing and a sturdy pinion gear, and are designed for the more rigorous demands of power bass fishing
The example shared here comes in an olive-green back with faint orange belly and sweeping red gills
As an example, I've seen several times when the amount of silicone in the skirt of a jig the exact count of silicone fibers made all the difference in the world