dacron braided fishing line Cortland it delivers reliable performance with a supple braided profile Woodstock Braided Dacron Fishing Line

Spoon pictured above (name might raise an eyebrow or two)(Amazon Link) If spoons arent quite your thing you could try oversized spinnerbaits like they use for trophy muskies and pike

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Here are some of the criteria we used to judge the reels

Im a big believer in simplicity in regards to bass fishing (and life in general, for that matter) and man, these rod models are totally practical and easy to match up to your favorite technique

Here are some baits Ive used with success when the wind starts blowing

Cast parallel to the shore (for shorebound anglers) or right onto the bank (boaters) and speed crank it