You can choose among many different brands, but if you are looking for a reel that can be used in many situations, it is durable, dependable and well made, you will not go wrong with Lamson
It seems like over the past decade or two, surf fishing has exploded in popularity
Modern drag systems are designed to give you leverage over the fish
So the lures that Ive included here are all versatile baits that Ive had success with through the years
Quick Picks: Best Weedless Lures by Cover Type At a Glance Matted vegetation / slop: Hollow-body frog or punch rig Lily pads: Hollow-body frog (walking cadence) Submerged grass: Texas rig, weedless swimbait, swim jig Laydowns / wood: Flipping jig or Texas rig (creature bait) Dock pilings: Flipping jig, Texas rig Flooded timber: Swim jig, spinnerbait, Texas rig Sparse pads / open pockets: Toad, soft jerkbait (weedless) Grass lanes: Swim jig, bladed jig Cover Type Comparison What Makes a Lure Truly Weedless
Lastly, when fishing open water and areas I'm not worried about getting snagged, I recommend a 6th Sense thru line Treble head with a small treble hook
