10 foot baitcasting rod Dreamcatcher CarboniteX One-Piece 7'3" Fast Action Medium Heavy – Carbon Fiber This rod breaks down into two pieces for effortless travel and comes in an Eat My Tackle protective sock. Lew's Comfort Grip, Durable Construction

However, thats a bit of a layup, since we were fishing during the spawn on Lake Champlain

This female bass slammed the plastic as I was dead-sticking over a grass bed that was away from the shoreline as she moved closer to the spawning grounds Durability: The more limbs and tentacles a lure has, the more prone they are to losing appendages, especially if they are thin

How tight should drag be for catfish

Trolling Reel Similar in design to baitcasting reels, trolling reels take on a more rounded profile allowing more room for the line but are not meant for casting.Trolling reels are designed for big freshwater fish, like large lake trout, catfish, walleye, musky, salmon as well as saltwater giants like marlin

The front drag reacts quickly to sudden lunges, protecting valuable hook holds