abu baitcaster rod Garcia 7' Veritas Low Profile Baitcast Reel and Fishing Combo, Low Profile Reel with 11 Stainless Steel Ball Bearings, Carbon Matrix Drag System, Graphite + Powerlux 100 Rod pairing Abus performance Abu Garcia Ike Signature Baitcast

If you prefer a clear plastic storage box the Plano ProLatch Stowaway Utility Box 3731 is also a great option

Still, thats a price tag that cant, and probably shouldnt, be beat

Cast as close to the structure as possible, without snagging it, and work the plug at a slow to moderate pace back to the boat

Few techniques match the excitement of topwater fishing in the summer

Walmart FLW Tour pro Dan Morehead of Paducah, Ky., picks off early bass with a 3/4-ounce Bill Lewis Rat-L-Trap, focusing especially on inside grass edges that form after a reservoir rises from low winter pool

Equipped with a super smooth draw, these beauties are ideal for heavy-duty applications