metered braided fishing line FINS Colored Braid and blue Power Pro Braided Line Moss

Croix Rods Mojo Bass and Legend Tournament Rods rigged and ready with an assortment of fish catchers at my Rangers front deck

Hard baits with rattles or internal weights add sound and vibration, which are particularly effective for drawing in stripers from a distance, especially in murky water

Big bass often relates closely to structures like grass beds, especially areas with peppergrass (pondweed)

Artificial lures, available in countless shapes, colors and sizes, are designed to replicate the movement and appearance of prey

I like 10-pound Vicious braided line tied to a 10-pound Vicious 6-foot long fluorocarbon leader, Lester reports