baitcasting reel and rod for small mouth Micro 6.7 oz, Smooth Cast – Ultralight Freshwater – Traverseon placed outside the reel and easy to reach for quick changes on the go Best rod/reel combo for smallies?

Last week we taught you how bass transition after the spawn as they shift toward their Summer haunts

The post spawn transition can be tough to understand but we've got you covered

This design became so effective that it earned a 1920 patent and paved the way for legendary baits like the Pikie Minnow, which was used to catch a long-standing world-record largemouth bass in 1932

From the hardcore anglers of old, Ive heard plenty of stories that predate my lifetime where guys like my dad would work all day, dump their boat in at sunset, fish all the way through to sunrise then take out and head straight to work

That glide will get you a lot of bites when things are tough