fishing bucket rod holder HT Master along with plier and rod holders allow you to carry more gear Surf-Mate 020 Bucket Holder

After one event, Mike Brueggen of La Crosse, Wisconsin, now leads the 7 Brew Great Lakes Division Angler of the Year (AOY) race, while Wil Plank of Holmen, Iowa, leads the Great Lakes Division Co-Angler of the Year race

If you want a reel just a little smaller, go with the 2000 series, but there are several of the KastKing spinning reels that will work great with a wacky rig

Here are Tim's personal favorite Spring baits and his preferred colors

Thin finesse worms are invaluable in tough-bite scenarios

Conventional: Accurate Valiant 300 Boss spooled w/ 40lb braid $450 Accurate Valiant 500N YFT Special Edition spooled w/ 30lb braid $650 Accurate Boss Fury 600 Mahi

Just use a much lighter line than youd use with braid