daiwa bg5000 saltwater spinning reel BG 3500 - 5.7:1 Gear Ratio - 6+1 Bearings - 38.50" Retrieve Rate - 17.60 lb Max Drag HardBodyZ aluminum body and side cover for durability and corrosion resistance BG MQ 5000 Spinning Reel:

In hand, the combination of a carbon fiber handle with a soft touch knob and high-density EVA provides a comfortable grip for day-long use without fatigue

Buzzbait Why We Recommend Features a semi-weedless design Single hook fouls less and makes it easier to unhook and release bass Productive when fished in open water or around/over the tops of cover Easy to fish with a steady retrieve on the surface Visual, exciting topwater bites Why the Buzzbait is Great for Beginners Very similar in design to a spinnerbait, a buzzbait features a skirted head and one or sometimes even two winged propellers that sputter and buzz on the surface

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I've found with the metal "Acehi" Pflueger rod I can roll cast lures down to about 9 or 10 g

For colors I go high contrast: chartreuse and white, black and blue, or anything with a strong silhouette that shows up in low visibility conditions