barbless fish hooks Shrimp and Caddis Hook 2457 – Risen Fly Come in packs of 50. Gamakatsu Octopus Hooks - 6-Pack

Not all crankbaits are created equal, though, and some of the best crankbaits for smallmouth bass in rivers are largely overlooked

Complete Fishing Gear Kit: Includes a waterproof fishing tackle bag, a tackle box with various lures, a fishing lip clip, sheathed fishing pliers, and a pliers lanyard

When indoors and on the road, keeping spools of line in a sealed Tupperware container or waterproof box helps with protection, transport, organization, and general storage

Durable Contact Point: Provides a rubber support point for organizing and securing rod tips

I got hung up every other cast but making the lure contact the wood was key. So was color