July is here, the water is hot, and the bite gets tricky so what should you actually be throwing
But the feel of this rod in hand is what sets it apart
Baitcasting reels are more suitable because they can handle heavier lines, and the majority of lures you are going to use for bass
Use it when big bass: Are hunting snakes in summer shallow water Want a large meal before spawning Are feeding up before winter Are holding along weed edges, pads, or timber The rigged version excels when you want a throw-and-go optionno rigging required
So youre going to want to fish nearby docks, nearby weeds beds and mats, nearby laydowns and stumps basically find the bed with your eyes or with side-imaging (pictured below), and then look around for closest piece of cover youll find bass
Next, crank the reels handle in order to engage the retrieval mechanics