6ft6 baitcaster rod Kinetic Warlord CT Baitcasting Trigger duty graphite reel seats Savannah 723: 6 ft /

A lot of thought goes into casting when it comes to baitcasting reels and the rods you pair them with

ounce Strike King Structure Jig If the water is muddy like you see it behind me youll need a fairly bulky jig to slowly probe every piece of shallow cover you can find, but this jig is also super versatile, so if you have clearer water you may want to drag it slowly across a rocky bottom on a primary or secondary point, VanDams points out

The best model depends on your fishing style

But murky waters change the game

If youre casting heavy bait, its DuraClutch design helps in reducing thumb bar resistance for smooth and comfortable casting and reeling