large spools of braided fishing line Forward Braid 10 lb / Low-Vis Green / 1500 yd the line is quiet in the rod rings and does not have the annoying “singing” in the water HERCULES SUPER TOUGH Fluo Yellow

Illinois has a lot of issues but one thing that we are blessed with is an abundance of bass both largemouth and smallmouth and some surprisingly beautiful areas to fish

When you work a pond thoroughly and methodically, you know you're putting your lures in front of fish

Abu Garcia Ambassadeur S Round Reel 6500

Pro EX50W-2 Two Speed is a wide version of the Pro EX50-2, with ability to handle more line capacity and fish heavier line

The goby is one of the premier forage species that smallmouth bass target

Designed to resemble crawfish or other aquatic creatures, the brush hog creates a lot of underwater movement, which can draw bass out of hiding