baitcast combo reel KastKing Zephyr Dual-tip Baitcaster Rod and Green The Lews Fishing Mach 2 7ft 3in Medium Lew's TP2 Baitcast Combo |

Big bass are conditioned to just react when something drops down into their lair

Inconsistent casts could be caused by uneven spooling, worn brake pins, or inconsistent thumb pressure

Guide, Fishing TripsGuide, Fishing TripsExpert AnswerWhen a bird's nest occurs, pulling the loops that the line gets stuck on to one side or the other and attempting to slowly pull out the mainline will often times fix it

This also applies to old creek channels

I have this rod paired with a Shimano Nexave 4000 Spinning Reel, it is an affordable reel that performs at a high level, it is NOT a saltwater reel, but I rinse it after each use, and it works well for me and I havent had any issues

In general, we recommend using medium power rods with as light of line as you feel comfortable with for handling your target species