daiwa 15 saltiga 5500h spinning reels STAR DRAG (10 size -15 size) A spool lock mechanism allows anglers to safely break free from deep snags while using heavy leaders Daiwa Saltiga 15 Slow Jigging

In the over-the-shoulder, all-or-nothing approach, the brakes are essential and it was very apparent which braking systems stood out as intuitive, and effective

The AE74 is ZPI's take on an already magnificent little reel from Abu Garcia

Indiana-blade spinners can be fished deeper and are also great when trolled, as they can spin at a higher rate of speed and stay deep

There is a slow spell for topwater during our dog days, and then the topwater bite can fire up again in September and early October when waters begin to cool

6 SP Minnows benefit from a unique weight transfer system for excellent, moving retrieves either on a slow rewind or when ripping it through whitewater