Best Bass Fishing Crankbaits and Hard Plastics A crankbait is a lure constructed of hard, molded plastic or wood, most often balsa wood, usually in the shape of a small fish
Working Heavy Cover Bass often lurk in the thickest cover available, requiring heavy line and strong hooksets to extract them
Baitcasting Reel Reviews #1 Abu Garcia Revo Toro Beast Low Profile Reel Review Abu Garcia Revo Toro Beast at a Glance : Weight : 13.4 Ounces Gear Ratio : 4.9:1, 6.2:1 Bearings : 5+1 stainless steel HPCR Drag : 25 Pounds This sexy looking low-profile baitcasting reel looks like its a cross between a fighter jet and a race car
The initial run from this 30-plus-inch fish was strong, but the smooth drag performed flawlessly, allowing me to stop the fish and turn it back towards the boat before it made an acrobatic leap and spit the hook
Over time, however, drag washers can wear out, compress, or become contaminated, leading to jerky, inconsistent, or weak drag pressure
