yo-zuri braided fishing line SuperBraid Blue 600 yds 80LB and makes it super durable Yo-Zuri Super Braid 9 5-Color

Choosing a rod and reel is the hardest part of getting started, but making your decision based on what you want to catch is the best way to go

I also use 30 lbs Power Pro braid for 90% of my setups - I think line visibility is highly overrated

Adjust speed and profile to each mix

Lake Okeechobee offers excellent habitat for migrating bass with lily pads, shallow waters and ample vegetation

For water 10-15 feet deep, start out with a ounce model, and step up to or 1 ounce as you get deeper

Because of the exposed treble hooks on spooks your hook up ratio is better when you get strikes, and you can cast them a mile on a good baitcasting rod and reel set up