baitcaster pen fishing rod Pocket Baitcaster Rod | Torrent 2-Piece

finesse jig out in deeper brush

These reduce aches and pains by promoting better posture and provide great cushioning in rocky streams. Wool socks and liners I havent found anything that will keep my feet really toasty in frigid water, but thick, midcalf Alpacas of Montana socks (alpacasofmontana.com) and Smartwool sock liners (smartwool.com) sure help. Wading staff A lightweight, folding wading staff ($50 to $150) improves your balance and helps you move more confidently in current, a real benefit when covering long, rocky stretches and when exploring places you havent waded before. Spare reel spool Load this with line thats one step lighter or heavier than the line on your reel so you can adjust to varying water clarity conditions and lure weights. Landing net The reason we fish for smallmouth is [because] theyre badass

Also, remember to work the lure at different speeds to find out where the fish are holding

Pay attention to ponds

Perfection Lures Dudleys Flippin Bait Dudleys Flippin Bait is 3 bait with a hourglass body shape for increased hook-up ratio