7'6 in bait baitcasting rod Kilitn Fishing and Reel Combo, Combo Baitcast Reel, 6 Foot 7 Foot 2-Piece, Durable Fiberglass Wrapped Carbon Fiber Rod with Comfortable EVA Handle (Left-Hand Reel HANDLE LENGTH 7'6" Medium Heavy Power Fast

This surprised us a bit for the price point, so we took the Brutus apart to confirm the gear ratios and noticed that the internal parts were also solid

For those starting out, I'd suggest a sample of plastic baits, including 6- and 8-inch worms, 4 1/2- to 6-inch craws, 4-inch creature baits, 4- and 6-inch soft stick baits and a few 6-inch lizards

Improper Bait Placement: If the bait is not correctly placed on the hook, it will look unnatural, turning the Bass off

A versatile all-rounder, the Shimano Spectrum Plus Baitcaster Rod is a great fibreglass rod for starting anglers

Reel Two: All-Around Baitcasting Use the Royale Legend Pro Baitcasting Reel or MegaJaws AutoMag for normal power fishing