daiwa 3000 reel blue and silver Certate Spinning making every turn of the handle a breeze Daiwa Regal LT Spin Reel-RGLT3000D-C

Now to set the spool tension for your first cast, tie something on like a 1/2-ounce jig and while holding the rod tip straight out in front of you with about a foot of line between the bait and your rod tip, start backing off of the spool tension knob by rolling it towards your body slowly until the bait begins to fall

Run it right into the stumps, cast it parallel to the bank on the rocks or bang into the pilings on a dock

Further enhancing angler appeal is their innovative EXC Concept that pushes the line guides forward to minimize extreme angles and maximize casting distance

What Works

The Bighopper allows for longer casts than the original Crickhopper and generally increases opportunities for catching larger fish