daiwa coastal low profile reel TW 80 – US Compact and easy to handle Daiwa Coastal SV TW 150

The silver and gold willow leaf design works well in various conditions, and the heavy gauge weed guard will stand up to both dense cover and big fish

You also lose some sensitivity because theres a weight and some free-flowing line behind the sinker

White/black skirt with a white (or pearl) craw works if youre swimming the jig to mimic shad

Know how to find the fish: Topwater walk-the-dog techniques can be used to quickly cover water and locate fish

If you haven't fished a topwater or walk the dog lure before you will experience a little bit of a learning curve, but once you figure it out you will be ready to catch a lot of fish