chum bucket fishing lure RING, a chum dispenser distributes cut bait, chum, scent to attra – Joy Fish Underneath the basket is a 1 oz Baitmasters Magic Fish'n Chum 1

CHOOSING THE RIGHT HAIR JIG I have caught smallmouth, largemouth and spotted bass on a big hair jig

Image by Joe Balog Offset hooks are primarily a convenience item (anglers used the same rigging with J-hooks before the offset invention) but they have earned a permanent spot in nearly every bass anglers tackle box

This fly rod action will give you the stiffness to really focus on flinging the line with your rod rather than pushing it out with your arm while keeping some forgiving flexibility so you dont snap off your fly with aggressive motion

You also can't adjust the size of the slinky with your pliers if you have to much weight

6.3-to-1 gear ratio

Best Spinning Reels: Our top picks Best overall: Shimano Exsence B Best budget spinning reel: Okuma Safyre Sharpest-looking budget reel: KastKing Royale Legend Pro Best saltwater spinning reel: Shimano Stella SW D Best for finesse fishing: Lews Custom Lite Best large reel: Abu Garcia Beast Best Spinning Reel Overall Shimano Exsence B MSRP: $649.99 Buy from: BASS PRO SHOPS AMAZON FISH USA Why I love it In one word: smoothness