bass assassin lures inc mayo fl 7" Shad – Lures, hungry predators 5" Sea Shad – Bass

Its the first time in a long time that Ive had to be conscientious of the gear I take out on the water

Cons Too big and heavy for back-bay use Likely to scare away anything in the vicinity if used in shallow water Requires fairly heavy gear to cast and work correctly Even with a football field-sized school of menhaden (aka bunker) to choose from, the biggest and fattest stripers will seek out an easy meal in the form of a slow, wounded baitfish

Sensitive enough to feel everything

Yes, many modern baitcasting reels include advanced braking systems that make them accessible to beginners with a little practice

In Florida and select other locales, floating vegetation, like pennywort and hyacinths, forms mats dense enough for alligators to walk on, requiring some serious muscle to get a bait to the bass waiting below