1 2 2 ounce baitcasting rod Level American Made OGX 7'2" XHF Casting Whether youre targeting bass in freshwater streams or fishing other species in challenging environments. KastKing Kestrel Finesse Fishing Rod

Firstly, youll have to determine whether youre fishing in shallow or deep waters

Choose solid colors that either catch a lot of light and reflect it or help a bait stand out against the plain, muddy background

Anything from a Bill Lewis SB-57 to a flat-sided Jackall Bling 55 works well this time of year

Budget reels of old looked decidedly budget, but these days you can get some serious looking (and performing) gear for not a huge amount of money, and if you ask me this new Daiwa Exceler 3000-HA is one smart looking bit of kit

Contour changes are rare on these lakes, but these weed patches compensate the lack of contours, and bass use them. 2

But let us break down by temperature ranges, the best applications for certain bass fishing lures