avet line counter reels Pro EX 80/3 Three Speed Reel - Right-Hand In this second generation Avet SX G2 5.3 MC

A few bass casters use a snap swivel so they can change plugs quickly and easily, but I tie a trilene knot directly to the hard bait eye

One of my favorites is the Gene Larew Sweet Swimmer

The elegant and absolutely functional engineering and design of these reels gathered a rabid fan base in Japan over the years

This new Screamin' Choppo adds a high-pitched squeal to its already commotion-producing bait, adding one additional layer of sensory attraction to trigger that reactionary strike bass are known for

Then we loosen the tension knob until you can grab the spool and shift it back and forth

You have three options for blades: Willow, Indiana, and Colorado