baitcaster and a rod Shakespeare Agility Low Profile Combo crisp actions Mach 1 7'2" Medium Heavy/Fast

Best Reel: Lamson Guru S Fly-Fishing Reel Weight: 4.41 oz (5+-wt) Sizes: 3+, 4+, 5+, 7+, 9+ Pros and Cons Fail-proof sealed drag Full cage design Large arbor Limited backing capacity We packed the Lamson Guru S to Alaska, fished it in the Idaho and Yellowstone backcountry, and banged it around in driftboats from Montana to Utah to Oregon to Washington, and all the way back home again

John Bennett John Bennett is a retired history teacher, historical re-enactor, father and grandfather

To keep it simple, monofilament makes for a decent selection with a baitcaster if youre testing the waters of bass fishing

The T-Wing System (TWS) further enhances casting by reducing line friction and improving line flow, resulting in smoother and longer casts

Plastic worms are tapered soft baits with a ribbon or diamond tail that flutters when retrieved