braided fishing line diameter comparison KastKing KastPro 13X Finesse Braid This extremely sensitive braid line ensures you feel even the lightest bites ZUKIBO 16 Strand Braided Fishing

Best Big Rods for Flipping / Swimbaits A good flipping rod starts at 7-foot and can go all the way to 8-foot lengths for flipping in grass

Lures that I carry for this purpose include the very shallow running Maria Squash F95 and IMA Hound Sonic 100F

3M Powerlux 300 Ultra-light weight blank design with increased sensitivity Fuji reel seat for greater comfort Stainless steel custom guides with Zirconium inserts High density EVA for more durability Mike Iaconelli approved actions Ike Signature Rod 742-L Rod length:2.20m Section:2 Closed length:115cm Lure weight:5-20g Rod Power:Light Rod Action:Fast Quides:8 Ike Signature Rod 802-M Rod length:2.44m Section:2 Closed length:127cm Lure weight:10-40g Rod Power:Medium Rod Action:Fast Quides:9 Ike Signature Rod 822-H Rod length:2.50m Section:2 Closed length:130cm Lure weight:40-80g Rod Power:Heavy Rod Action:Fast Quides:9

Casting and retrieve The retrieve is the most important aspect of fishing plastic worms

Hooks Designed for Reeling in Topwater Bass The double weedless hook on this bait feels and looks different than most I am used to