10ft baitcasting rod EatMyTackle 10-15 Pound Classic Baitcaster The Quantum Bill Dance Catfish Baitcast Combo covers all the bases for doing battle with the biggest and meanest cats out there White Series Rod 10 WT

Doing so allows me to easily get in the river and cool off when I get too hot

So just a minor adjustment makes that bait do something different because those fish see those same baits over and over and over with todays lakes getting so much pressure

Best Tournament Reel: H2OX Evo Baitcast Reel Best for Small Hands: Daiwa CA80 Casting Reel Best Multi-Speed : Shimano SLX 150A Best Bait Finesse Reel: KastKing Zephyr Bait Finesse Casting Reel Best for Color Coding: Dobyns Maverick Casting Reel Best for Big Fish: Lews Laser XL Round Casting Reel How I Chose the Best Baitcasting Reels Under $100 I didnt make my picks based on the out-of-the-box smooth cranking nor based on the honeymoon phase of the first few casts

This means that the spool rotates 5 times for every 1 handle turn

Rod Shimano Intenza 7'1" Medium Heavy: Reel Shimano SLX 150 XT (XG): Line Sunline FC (15 lb): BUDGET CRANKBAIT COMBO