daiwa saltist 40 lever drag Star Conventional Reel, SLTSD15 Daiwas ATD (Automatic Tournament Drag) system features advanced low Daiwa Saltist STTLD40HSH Lever Drag

And also because it's pretty darned cute

They are however great for catching a wide range of species

The sharp ground stake drives into sand, mud, or firm ground so your rod stays put when a big fish hits

But these five we discussed will give you a handful of great options you can use to locate and catch bass on the move during the early spring

A classic go-to in the Upper Midwest is the Northland Fishing Tackle Reed-Runner Magnum Spinnerbait in 3/4- or 1-ounce sizes with additional Stingr hook, available in nine colors, including a very effective orange/black version called Blackbird

however, these typically hot, languid summer weeks can offer the rivers best topwater action of the entire year