Heres KVD talkin bout how he used one in his win at Toledo Bend: Whatever your style is crankin, flippin, swimmin, jiggin/wormin when youre doing it in the heat, you want the lightest-weight (NOT lightest-action!) rod/reel combo you can get
We found both to be horrendously bad
Usually an anglers worst nightmares show up at the most inopportune time possible
Line capacity: 0.30mm: #3.5-165m
In addition, shallow lakes get very warm in the summer heat, which depletes the oxygen content of the water
Best Budget Combo for Bass: Bass Pro Shops Tourney Special Best Budget Combo for Bass Bass Pro Shops Tourney Special See It Pros Affordable Cons Slow gear ratio isnt ideal for moving baits Key Features Rod Powers: Medium or medium heavy Action: Fast Lengths: 6 feet, 6 inches or 7 feet Versatile Recommendation: 7-foot, medium heavy, fast Eva handle Stainless guides Graphite blank Key Features Reel Gear Ratio: 6.6:1 Right or left retrieve Five bearings For under $100 you get a reel with a braking system that prevents backlashes and a rod that punches above its price point
