best g loomis spinnerbait rod IMX-PRO Few techniques rival the sheer effectiveness of a well worked spinnerbait G. Loomis IMX Pro Bass

Will you be in moving water or calm lake

Picking up a wet bait, it almost feels alive, and can make the soft plastic hard to grip

Tomic Plugs in 4 to 6 catch Chinook in pretty much every corner of the Pacific Coast and Great Lakes

Redington Behemoth (Best Budget Saltwater Reel) Drag System: Carbon Fiber Claimed weight: 5.2 ounces (4/5 weight), 7.5 ounces (7/8 weight), 10.8 ounces (9/10 weight), and 11.4 ounces (11/12 weight) Claimed reel capacity (suitable 12 weight reel): 250 yards 30lb with 12 weight forward fly line Pros: Great value for money, strong drag Cons: 12 Weight reel can only accommodate 250 yards of backing, the drag knob and reel handle has a cheap feel