Blade baits and rip jigs are winners when smallmouth are catchable from down below
Anglers who upgrade their equipment often notice immediate improvements in their fishing results
Next to come off are the handle lock screw (key #52), the handle screw (key #51), the handle (key #50), the handle washer (key #49), the star drag (key #48) and the drag spring washers (key #47)
You can always get better
They have held up remarkably well over the years, and I expect to get many more years out of them
Like any other class of lures, fishermen often make a few adjustments to the bait after opening the package, adjustments that might make a world of difference when it comes to tempting largemouth bass or striped bass to make a fatal mistake