#3 SQUAREBILL CRANKBAITS When it comes to reaction baits for bass, its hard to beat a squarebill crankbait
Best Rods: Douglas DXC 704M and Douglas DXC 715F Preferred Line: 14lbs Sunline FC Sniper (fluorocarbon) Alabama and Umbrella Rigs: Alabama Rig/Umbrella Rig- Brown Dog Tackle (junior size) Jig Heads: Ensure your bottom two arms have a heavier head, for example, for shallow water (1-15 ft), both top arms and the center should have 1/16 oz to 1/8 oz heads, and the bottom two arms should have 1/4 oz heads
Max Drag: 24lbs
Techniques If you plan on using the reel for finesse fishing and repeated casting, youll probably want something thats light and comfortable to fish
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In clear water the best colors to use are natural patterns that are slightly transparent