baitcaster rod and reel combo Lew's Accel Baitcast crisp actions 600CTS Baitcasting Rod and Reel

Mastering these fundamental bass fishing lures will make a big difference in you going from catching something every once in a while to catching bass every time

For smoothness and comfort, KastKing uses a 38 mm, finely machined aluminum alloy main gear

You can toss some pauses into the mix for a bit of variety on a slow day

Keitech Fat Swing Impact and Z-Man Razor Shadz: Swim them on grass edges or use as chatterbait trailers to add body roll and thump

There are a lot of lures to pick from, but these seem to give me the most success day in and day out

I use them primarily for spinnerbaits and bladed jigs, which dont require a ton of sensitivity, but I have also used them occasionally for some soft plastics