While that lure excels at catching bass in cold water, it’s a struggle to fish on baitcasting gear. And spinning rods mean no backlashes, which are difficult to clear with fingers numbed by cold ...

A flipping stick must be lightweight but powerful, while a deep cranking rod must flex when a fish inhales the lure or when it surges at the boatside. Neither of those rods excel at presenting a ...

USING ONE OF THE BEST LURE FISHING RODS WILL HELP IMPROVE YOUR ACCURACY AND BITE DETECTION. I tend to stick with a Westin Shadteez between 12 and 16 cm, as these baits usually attract the bigger fish.