baitcaster rod Piscifun Torrent Casting Two Pieces it can perform with power and grace when float fishing medium to fast current Baitcaster Overhead Rod Combo Shakespeare

For larger waters and most weather conditions, streamers, double nymphs, as well as being superb for dry fly presentations, stepping up to a 7ft 9 or 8ft 5wt, or even a 6wt, will give you the power and control you are looking for

Jigs have a broad appeal and you tend to lose them quite often, so its good to have a bunch

Small, Medium, and Large rods I basically boil it down to a very simple system

Pair the correct size of line with your crankbait according to how deep you want the bait to run

Now if you are going to be fishing for smallmouth in 20-25 feet of water with light line, a spinning rod and reel is probably a better option