black fish hooks Magic Suicide Octopus C Point Hook, Black Nickel – Never Quit Fishing Mustad R39942NP Mustad KVD Elite Round Bend

By using the right knots and placing the swivel strategically, you'll be well on your way to a more effective and enjoyable fly fishing experience

It casts great and was perfect for my crankbait setup but while palming it on the retrieve I would inadvertently move the cast control on the side of the reel and I had to constantly re-adjust to avoid a backlash

Topwater/prop baits By far, one of my favorite baits to throw depending on the season

Z-Man Scented Jerk ShadZ This 5lb smallie couldn't resist a Z-Man Scented Jerk ShadZ in "Electric Shad", a color I've found to work very well on sunny days Made from Z-Man's famous ElaZtech plastic, the Scented Jerk ShadZ has the ability to boat an incredible amount of bass before becoming too ripped up to use