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A seven-foot-long medium-heavy rod and a 200-size reel covers the most bases with one rod and reel

Assist Stopper

Just remember to match the weight of your rigging to the depth and current for the best results

Label Your Tackle and Equipment Once you have cleaned out your boxes put all the tackle that is ready to fish (sharpen every hook and set up every jig head) at this point half of your tackle should be off the table and neatly placed in labeled bags and boxes

Gilliland adds that heavy rain often makes bass feed in different areas

Let the bait scrape along rocky bottoms or bounce off structure, as these erratic movements often entice hesitant bass