shimano convergence salmon steelhead casting rod CVS70M2C or float fishing Salmon/Steelhead Rods – Shimano North

Steven Hatala kept it simple all week, punching thick mats with a Reaction Innovations Smallie Beaver topped with Fitzgerald Fishing Tungsten Flippin Weights in 1- and 1-ounce sizes

Good to go, he said

The OROCHIXX F3-611XXS WHIPSNAKE or the DESTROYER P5 F3-611XS ADDERMINE are both excellent options for these techniques

Any heavier than that and you start running into problems like your braid not laying flat along the backing or your braid getting caught in the mono to braid knot

When Im around smallmouth, I always have a rod with one rigged up because they produce so well in clear water when bass are feeding up on baitfish