7-foot medium heavy spinning rod and reel combo Pflueger Monarch The Combo gives fresh water and saltwater fishermen of all levels the great action and perfect performance that they need for a great day out. Mach Smash 30 7'2'' Medium

The all-foam body ensures this fly floats high and floats well, but the deal-sealer on the Morrish Hopper is the supple and life-like legs

Utilizing large carbon washers and advanced drag grease, the system reduces start-up resistance and adjusts dynamically to the pull of the fish

Early morning is prime time for surface feeding until the bite diminishes with the rising sun

Tipping with minnow meat or artificial scent-loaded soft bait makes this offering even more potent

This style of fishing attracts the most attention this time of year, and will undoubtably get the most fishing pressure, especially on well known ledge lakes such as Guntersville or Lake Chickamauga