7 baitcast rod Level Fishing Brian Latimer Series Casting Rods giving you the freedom to fish with confidence Ergonomic Handle Design 7'0" Extra-Heavy Casting Rod

The first Bassmaster Classic, considered today to be the Superbowl of fishing, was staged in 1971 at Lake Mead, Nevada

The tube is the best option size-wise when targeting late fall bass because its not a huge meal like the jig, but it also is a bit bulkier than other finesse baits like the ned rig, which is often better if the bass are still seeking out bigger meals

Germain, WI produces his Next Level Jig that can be Texas rigged

Slow down or speed up, and see which the fish prefer

So, a reel with a lower gear ratio could move a bait faster than a higher gear ratio reel because it picks up more line per turn of the handle

Cheap, flimsy aluminum-oxide guides (such as the ones on the Shimano Scimitar) are the industry standard at this price, so its nice to see Pure Fishing, the maker of the Ugly Stik, take durability so seriously