crossed fishing pole paddle Superstick® Push | Shallow Water Anchor Pin Booms Fishing T02 Fishing Pole

If the fish are especially active, youll want to opt for a faster lure, like a crankbait or spinnerbait

The natural, muted tones mimic forage in clear water and provide a realistic presentation that bass find hard to resist when theyre feeding shallow in bright light

I use #10 and #20 for drop shots and finesse all the way up to #50 for frogging

Crappies, although they are similar in size, actually have pretty decent-sized mouths, so you can get away with using lures that are a bit larger

You don't necessarily have to spend a lot of money to get a good quality rod - there are some great budget-friendly options out there will serve your child well as they learn how to fish

Members of Ocean Defenders Alliance, a group of volunteer divers who regularly clean abandoned fishing gear from the coastal waters off San Pedro and the Palos Verdes Peninsula, routinely encounter trapped dead and dying animals in gill nets