2 piece baitcasting rods SEASIR Repeater II Cork Fishing Rod, ML/MH Piece, Fast Action, Paired with a lightweight and sensitive graphite composite rod and split grip design Daiwa Boat Rod Yariika X

With this rig, a large weight is slid up onto the line, followed by a bead or two, and then a swivel is tied on to hold these in place

Topped off with a fast-drying microfiber towel designed to quickly soak up water, the Berkley Angler Essentials Tool Kit delivers great value for any rookie or seasoned angler whos serious about their bass-catching performance

If packing today for a trip, regardless of where I'm headed, I'd take a small jig, midsize jerkbait, Rat-L-Trap, a Ned-rigged plastic, and a Shad Rap

When water temperatures rise past the 50-degree mark and towards that magical 55-degree zone, more lures come into play