7ft medium heavy baitcasting rod Baitcaster | Torrent 2-Piece Rod This performance fishing rod is crafted from high Seatech Spinning Rod - 7'

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[12] Types of Lures Soft plastic lures are most commonly fished in timber, brush, weeds, and along rocky drop-offs, as well as occasionally on the surface

For those guys fishing tournaments or hard on their gear, I would totally recommend this reel

This rod is about $139.00 A new one from Fenwick worth checking out is the Fenwick Eagle 2 Salmon & Steelhead Spinning Rod Best Salmon Rod Under $100: For Casting Lures These rods will fit into most budgets because they come in under $100

Jerkbaits, Crankbaits, and Topwater Bass Fishing Techniques Jerkbait for Pre-Spawn Bass The jerkbait is deadly on pre-spawn bass