Most anglers push the hook all the way through and skin hook it on top, as opposed to leaving it fully buried in the worm
And even later in the spring when the bass are guarding their fry in cover like bushes, laydowns and grass mats, a creature bait can be punched and flipped into cover to draw out big post spawn bass
Whether you're targeting bass in heavy cover or casting long distances in open water, the Revo X VoltiQ reel delivers smoother, more consistent performance with enhanced casting accuracy and reduced backlash
One is a LFS 7-foot medium light that has a little more bend and lets the Flash Point have a little more swing action. The other is a 6-10 Jerkbait rod, which is a bit stiffer and gets about a foot of extra depth from any of the Flash Point models
Since most of them were small I decided to try a different bridge and on my first cast I hung something big
Its also important to choose a reel with a durable construction that can withstand the abrasion of braid