55 yd cast baitcasting reel Cold Water "A" Wire Line shielded stainless steel ball bearings plus the Zero Daiwa RG Casting Reel

By combining the fishy experiences of a seasoned angler with the stubborn opinions of a millennial, I offer field-tested data bridged with reel specs paired to real-world applications on the water

Crankbait As the fall transition progresses and bass start pushing farther back into creeks, a shad-colored crankbait becomes a top producer

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On top of all that, these worms are also problematic simply because theyre relatively small compared to most other striped bass baits

If I had to choose just one lure for early spring bass it would be an old-fashioned soft plastic bait