best van staal reel for freshwater fishing X2 Bailed Spinning VSB200SX2 / Silver They come from the factory with a bail and a bailless conversion kit so you can fish them however you like Van Staal VR Series Bailed

I just use a moderate, mostly steady retrieve, staying in contact with the rocks Occasionally, when the bait bumps a key piece of cover, Mason will hesitate slightly

It will draw fish like nothing else, but they will wise up to if there is lots of pressure

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If there are pockets of open water within the matted vegetation, or the bass are holding just off the edge, I prefer to go with the popping style frog

Paid over $210 but I'm selling it for only $150 since I used it

This article walks through a starter kit which includes basic gear you'll need but has a focus on 2 basic salmon setups