daiwa bg2500 bg saltwater spinning reel One of our pet peeves with pre Daiwa BG Saltwater Spinning Reels

Whichever you choose, make sure its suited to the conditions and species youre targeting for a successful and enjoyable fishing experience.

Best Soft-Plastic Senko: Yamamoto 5-inch Senko Pros Can be fished successfully year-round Slow fall rate High salt content Wide array of color options Cons Not ideal for covering water Not very durable Specs Sizes: 3, 4, 5, 6, and 7 inches Key colors: Green Pumpkin, Black and Blue, Cinnamon Brown Prime Conditions: Late pre-spawn, spawn, early post-spawn Docks, shallow vegetation, submerged timber Id be willing to bet that more bass have been caught on a Senko than any other lure in existence

Along with Clear Lake in California, its at the top of my tournament venue bucket list right now (likely pushing Lake Champlain temporarily out of the way for the northeastern champ)

A proven big-water topwater thats fooled everything from striped bass to bluefin tuna

The small jighead used for Ned Rigs produces a slow fall that allows you to keep the lure swimming above submerged vegetation or you can drag it slowly along the bottom in shallow or deep water depending on the time of year

And when you do find the forage, the size and color of the bait youre fishing around will give you clues as to what to throw