bulk fly fishing hooks TMC 5262 Heavy Nymph & Streamer Hook – 2X Long & 2X Heavy – J. Stockard Black Death Model 27 - Barbless Short

Florida is the land of the big stick where heavy cover and big fish go hand in hand, but I learned quickly there were places a 5-foot, 6-inch pistol grip or a 6-foot spinning rod outshined a split-handle or longer rod

A week prior, Jody Pressley, of Dawsonville, caught a striped bass that weighed heavier than 45 pounds pitching live blueback herring to dock lights at night, but we were mainly fishing artificials

When your rod matches the weight of the lures you use, casting becomes smoother, more accurate and far more enjoyable

Here area a couple of our favorite setups

Overcast skies or light winds create ideal conditions, while high-pressure, clear days push bass deeper, reducing topwater effectiveness