baitcasting reel left hand Lew's Speed Spool Baitcast speed performance facilitated by high ABU GARCIA Low Profile Left

Best for Skipping Docks: Douglas XMatrix DXS 704F Pros Easily handles heavier lures than much of the competition Tangle-free tip top Fuji Alconite guides with ceramic inserts to handle braid Cons May not be ideal for the lightest finesse lures Key Features Length: 7 feet Power: Medium Action: Fast Lure Weight: to 1 ounce Split grip EVA handle Unless youre magical with a baitcasting rod and reel, youll need spinning gear to skip lures under docks and then extract the big bass that lives there

Precision-machined 6061-T6 marine-grade aluminum true one-piece frame

Fishing a lipless crankbait is a great way to cover water quickly and catch pre-spawn bass

Release Mechanism Still Engaged On baitcasting reels, pressing the thumb bar releases the spool for casting

It is typically located on the same side as the handle of the reel

Soft Stick Bait: Yamamoto Baits Yamasenko (Senko) Around these parts, we call the Yamamoto Senko the stupid bait because you could be the worst fisherman in the world and throw the Senko near a bass and catch it