best fishing hook size for bass Shaddock Offset Worm Hooks Saltwater Freshwater, 120pcs tough shank 100pcs Wide Gap Worm Hook

Its the look of despair as they peer down the long, daunting, wall-to-wall display of airbrushed or dyed must-have lures

Since the slow-to-respond bass are getting a good look at these baits, picking a natural color is very important

I cast it out, let it go to the bottom and slowly reel the grub back to the boat

For this reason, I prefer a rod with a slightly softer action to absorb some of the initial shock, especially when the rod is in a rod holder and not held in the hand, even more so when using braid mainline and fluorocarbon leader as neither has much stretch

Best Computer-Controlled: Shimano SLX 150 DC Pros Minimizes backlashes External braking options for maximum range of conditions Capacity of a 150-sized reel, but still comfortable for all hand sizes Cons Might benefit in some instances from a larger spool size Key Features Left- or right-hand retrieves 7.6 ounces 6.3: 1, 7.2:1, or 8.2:1 gear ratios Four ball bearings, one roller bearing Digitally-controlled braking system Price: $200 Shimanos Curado DC was the first long-term reliable computer-controlled reel at a lower price point than past models