daiwa backpacking fishing rod Ardito-TR Spinning Travel · 7'0" · Medium and strength Daiwa Spinmatic Travel Trout Combo

With the right techniques and understanding of seasonal patterns, fall lake fishing can be one of the most productive times of the year for catching bass

Moreover, on the prime perch waters of the Great Lakes and large northern lakes, you can deploy multiple lures on a line, so you need a rod with backbone

For fluorocarbon, Im usually going with 20-pound Seaguar AbrazX or Berkley Trilene 100% Fluorocarbon

For a great breakdown of common misconceptions of fall bass behavior check out the article from wired2fish

Masons go-to buzzbait for most situations is a War Eagle Buzzbait, which he believes makes the perfect buzzing sound and has a great profile

The reel should be above the rod with the reel handle pointing up