barbless hook fishing D101BL copper or holographic blades reflect light and attract fish from afar. To Barb, Or Not To

In this column, Associate Editor Lee McClellan provides advice on selecting a fishing rod to best suit your needs

All the natural scents are contained in a solid base that's easily applied to baits such as jigs, soft plastic creature baits, spinner baits, crank baits, and plastic worms

This means you will mostly be using lighter tackle when youre in pursuit of smallmouth

They have a very unique side to side snaking action which makes them irresistible for Murray Cod

There has to be one, and for me the easy choice is my Foran custom classic ABU 6500CT

So of course, in the top seven countdown, we wanted to be sure and include selections for the fly enthusiasts who wish to do battle with big river smallies