Mike: I have been a fishing guide for over twenty years, and I have gone through all types of reels from almost every brand
There are a lot of crankbaits to choose from, but we only use a few types that have proven themselves over time
Bullet Type head with a 1/0 hook
Ill usually be looking to fish a crawfish-colored crankbait that runs about 10 feet deep, but if you go to Arkansas and Missouri, some of those Ozark lakes, or even to Tennessee and Alabama, a lot of those lakes really seem to get a great jerkbait bite
How to Catch Them: With the bass a little beat up from the spawn, the loners that setup on isolated cover may require a finesse approach, with wacky rigs, Neko rigs, and drop-shots being some of the best options