argiant fishing reel AtlantiX 12000 Electric for Deep Sea Big Game Only Reel / Right Hand and beautifully balanced GRICE & YOUNG 3 5/8″

I mostly fish smaller rivers where a two to three-pound smallie is a big fish, but happily my heaviest river smallie at 19.5 inches and 5 pounds came on the Teeny Wee-Crawfish as well as my longest river smallie at 20-inches

A leader helps with abrasion resistance and invisibility

In late 1980's, 2500C IAR, 2600C IAR and possibly other models, are known to have both "7" font versions

There are tons of incredible options out there for each category, but what Ive selected here are the lures that have produced for me consistently over the years on bodies of water across the country

Best for larger fish or saltwater species

Note: Once they go over 6000, the weight goes up by 30% and the price goes up by $30