baitcaster combo white Shakespeare Agility Low Profile Built on a tough KastKing Centron Lite Baitcasting Fishing

You can't go wrong with Abu Garcia Revo X models

They are the easiest lure to do the walk-the-dog I have ever used." I never go after smallmouth without several Lucky Craft Sammy baits in my box

The awesome Abu Garcia Conolon rod and a handsome grouper

Taming the Beast: Optimizing Your Drag System A smooth and reliable drag system is essential for fighting fish effectively

And I can say with certainty (and after field testing an unfathomable number of baits over the years) that the NetBait BaitFuel Paca Craw is a hands-down winner

In the example below, the handle in the foreground is original for reels made in the 1970s