st croix help pick fly rod St. X-Trek Freshwater System Spinning Combo casting tool you need to fish well wherever wading adventures lead you St. Croix Imperial USA Switch

This helps prevent hook points from damaging your luggage and makes the tackle easier to inspect

Bottom fishing often uses Carolina rigs, Texas rigs, or drop-shot hooks designed to keep the bait or lure in close contact with the bottom

Best for Big Swimbaits: Shimano Tranx 300 B Pros Durable and reliable Very little flex Smooth Solid gearing to handle thousands of casts with big baits On-the-fly braking adjustment Cons Power handle is not ideal for working a glide Key Features Gear Ratios: 5:8:1 and 7:6:1 Weight: 12.2 ounces (7:6:1) Mono Capacity: 230 yards of 12 pound, 180 yards of 14 pound, 150 yards of 17 pound One-piece, aluminum construction SVS Infinity MD Tune braking system Price: $300 The Shimano Tranx is well known for being an excellent saltwater and freshwater baitcaster, but after over a decade of service it was due for an upgrade

Dont count this reel out even on some big fish