daiwa coastal reel TWS 80 Left Hand Baitcast HYPER DOUBLE SUPPORT Daiwa CSTW200H Coastal TW 200

In my opinion, a fast action rod works best as opposed to softer tipped rods when working twitch baits.I prefer my 6 6 Waterloo Ultra Mag for making the quick short jerks.Theres also a benefit to using a higher gear ratio reel.This enables you to stay in contact with the lure after making erratic twitches.My Concept TX and Concept Z are perfectly suited for the job with their quick 7.3:1 gear ratios.They are both strung with 30lb Seaguar Smackdown Tournament braid, topped with 20lb Seaguar fluorocarbon leaders.As with most plugs, I use a loop knot to allow for a more natural side-to-side motion

Retrieves for either bait varies greatly depending on conditions and fish response to the bait

Makes reels feel more solid in use

Drag is what happens when you get that big catch to the side of the boat and it makes a hard run and starts stripping line

Practice in a yard with a hookless lure and set up targets

And in late winter as early spring approaches, its a good idea to shift to red