big baitcasting combo Kilitn Fishing Rod and Reel Combo, Baitcast Reel, 6 Foot 7 Foot 2-Piece, Durable Fiberglass Wrapped Carbon Fiber Rod with Comfortable EVA Handle (Left-Hand Reel It also has a machined double anodized aluminum spool and a powerful yet smooth drag system What to Look For in

4 lures go well with size 3/0 weedless hooks 5 lures go well with 4/0 weedless hooks 6 lures go well with size 5/0 weedless hook s Or, you can just buy a very good value pack of Momolures Dolive stick inspired lures which come with weighted and unweighted weedless hooks of the correct size for bass

In order to work these lures right you have to make them do whats called walking the dog

Saltwater can very quickly corrode your gear, so get a baitcaster reel that is made for saltwater environments to ensure it lasts you a long time

The majority of their reels can be had for less than $50, with some costing about half of that

However, 10 to 15-pound braid with a fluorocarbon leader gives better casting and sensitivity once the angler is ready to learn leader knots