recommended braided fishing line Trilene Big Game Braid 100 lb / Low-Vis Green Big Game Braid is manageable Optic Orange 8X- No Fade

I find that I have more control with this rod on lighter jerkbaits, especially if youre dealing with a moderate amount of wind at most

Many big-box sellers of fishing gear carry them, and theyre a great bait because they have a long shelf life and are mess-freeno dirt, no need to keep them cool, no live crickets loose in your truck

Replace Worn Bearings : If the bearings show signs of wear or damage, replace them with new ones

"Going into practice, I knew it was going to be a spawning derb, and that's not something I wanted to do," Federer said

For a detailed bait recommendation, specific to your exact location and waterbody, check out the Bass Forecast Bait Advisor

Bass will usually strike while the popper lies still after they have had time to locate the lure in the dark.Topwater poppers are especially effective during nearly full phases of the moon