daiwa bg spinning reels 5000 BG6500 Reel ensuring you can tackle even the toughest fishing challenges Daiwa Saltwater Spinning Reel, Black/gold

In fact, this was a place I had success- fully gained permission and fished a couple years before, but was told no this outing, as the last person recently given permission to fish damaged a field gate

Its quite easy to worm a shallow crankbait through cover with this rod

As with any other rod in this price range, there wlil be some times when you miss some bites

Best Budget Combo for Bass: Bass Pro Shops Tourney Special Best Budget Combo for Bass Bass Pro Shops Tourney Special See It Pros Affordable Cons Slow gear ratio isnt ideal for moving baits Key Features Rod Powers: Medium or medium heavy Action: Fast Lengths: 6 feet, 6 inches or 7 feet Versatile Recommendation: 7-foot, medium heavy, fast Eva handle Stainless guides Graphite blank Key Features Reel Gear Ratio: 6.6:1 Right or left retrieve Five bearings For under $100 you get a reel with a braking system that prevents backlashes and a rod that punches above its price point

Honorable Mentions: Gibbs Casting Swimmer, North Bar Bottle Darter Best Darter: Super Strike ZigZag Pros Can be fished in the fastest rip currents Exceptionally productive Cons Poor daytime results Key Features Length: 6 inches Weight 2 ounces Two 3/0 treble hooks Swims 2 to 3 feet deep Next to the bucktail, a darter might be the most productive lure for big surf caught stripers at night