abu garcia fishing reels Vintage Baitcasting size round baitcaster that handles heavy method feeders Abu Garcia Black Max Spinning

I regularly fish for smallmouth bass in a small local river

Small lures can catch big bass and crappie fishermen occasionally hook a largemouth on jigs

All it takes is a small twig, stump or jump to ruin your chances of catching a huge bass

The casting setup we tested was a Beast 300 Low Profile Reel paired to a 7-foot, 9-inch Beast Casting Rod (Heavy Fast)

We recommend three types of small crankbaits in the early spring period: Flat sides Lipless cranks Small shad bodies A flat-sided crankbait generally has a subtle wiggle, doesnt make a lot of noise and can sneak into a strike zone when fish are first moving up in dingy to clear water

To make sure all is working ok with no problems, check that the spool disengages cleanly and re-engages when the spool is turned by the handle