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Its a personal decision, and one that may vary over time, but fortunately theres no right answer

Generally speaking though, the heavier the lure and stronger the rod, the easier you'll find it to control the spool with no brakes and just using thumb pressure

Tactics In early spring, slow-rolling spinnerbaits often outperform faster retrieves: Cast parallel to depth transitions, especially those adjacent to spawning flats

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

Big spoons and jerkbaits leave the rod in a controlled surge, and the spool stays composed even when your release timing is off because your fingers are cold