30 lb braided fishing line strength KoGo Extreme Braid Power Pro Its super smooth for long Braided Fishing Line - 300

For many anglers, a 3000 is the best overall reel size for bass fishing

Dont worry too much about spreading out the grease

Here's how to match them to your specific needs: 1000-2500 Size: Light Tackle Applications Best for : Ultralight to light power rods (5-6.5 feet) Target species : Panfish, trout, small stream bass Techniques : Drop-shotting, light jigs, small soft plastics, tiny crankbaits Line ratings : 2-8lb test line (mono/fluoro), 4-10lb test (braid) Advantages : Minimal weight for all-day casting, perfect for finesse presentations 2500-3500 Size: Medium Tackle Applications Best for : Medium-light to medium power rods (6-7 feet) Target species : Bass, walleye, redfish, speckled trout Techniques : Texas rigs, ned rigs, medium crankbaits, topwater Line ratings : 6-12lb test (mono/fluoro), 10-20lb test (braid) Advantages : Versatile all-around size for most freshwater fishing 3000-5000 Size: Heavy Freshwater/Light Saltwater Best for : Medium-heavy to heavy power rods (6.5-7.5 feet) Target species : Larger bass, pike, catfish, snook, redfish Techniques : Heavy jigs, large swimbaits, bottomfishing Line ratings : 10-20lb test (mono/fluoro), 20-40lb test (braid) Advantages : Stronger drag systems, more line capacity for larger species 4000-6000+ Size: Medium to Heavy Saltwater Best for : Heavy power rods (7-9 feet) Target species : Striped bass, cobia, small tuna, nearshore reef fish Techniques : Heavy bottomfishing, surf casting, live bait fishing Line ratings : 15-30lb test (mono/fluoro), 30-65lb test (braid) Advantages : Maximum drag power, corrosion resistance, extended line capacity Baitcasting Reel Size Chart (Low-Profile Models) A baitcasting reel excels at precision casting and handling heavier lures

Every year it seems the fall comes with a few good fishing trips and several fairly lean ones

I have caught some as big as 8 pounds and quite a few 3-5 pounders, but most are at 2 pounds and under

But, you should be able to take one of these five topwaters in the summer and be able to effectively target a bass in any situation thats willing to come up and suck down a meal.