2 piece baitcast rod Fiblink 2-Piece Boat Conventional Fishing Portable Spinning/Castin – fiblink The BlueFire Fishing Rod and Reel Combo Set is a versatile and durable option for anglers of all skill levels KastKing Brutus Twin-Tip Casting Rod

By now, I know what works well for specific lakes, and their fish species notably walleyes and smallmouths

Other options include Okumas Cold Water , a low-profile line-counter reel that fits the hand more easily than the big round models

If I try casting way out there all I get is backlash

Bass Patrol Football Jig 1/2 oz: Japanese-style head & hand-tied skirt

Most prefer a baitcasting rod when jig fishing, but you can use a spinning rod effectively if long and stiff enough

I choose to throw all of these baits on Favorite Rods, and my go-to topwater rod is a 73 extra heavy Big Sexy. This rod allows me to pull fish from anywhere and always allows me to get solid hooksets every time