25 lb test braided fishing line Joy Fish Monofilament Supple enough to cast a “mile” with ease on baitcaster and spinning reels Hercules Super Tough Braided Fishing

I mention these over diamond jigs because they can be worked shallower

warm up and feed heavily before beginning true spawning rituals

Now that you know what you need to catch smallmouth bass, you should get off your phone or computer and do some fishing.

Best Popper: Rebel Pop-R Best Popper Rebel Pop-R See It Pros Casts well No wrong way to work it Calls bass from a distance Cons Not ideal 12 months out of the year in most places Key Features Sizes: 2, 2 , and 3 inches Distinguishing Characteristics: Cupped mouth can be blooped or chugged Key Colors: Bone, silver/black, and Tennessee shad Rebel temporarily discontinued the Pop-R in the 1970s, until a group of Texas bass pros bought up all they could findand started winning tournaments with them left and right convinced them to bring the lure back