Best Budget Rod for Big Baits: Shimano SLX SLXC75HA Pros Great value proposition Incredible power in a lightweight package Stands up to braid and abuse Cons Not ideal for lightweight lures Key Features 7 feet 5 inches Heavy fast action Rated for to 1 ounce lures EVA split grip handle Finding a quality rod in the $100 range that will handle multiple techniques is hard, but this is a diamond in the rough
Heavy fluorocarbon is hard to cast very far and often gets tangled
My goal is to log my 300th bass this season before I have to lock down for the winter
Smallmouth often gravitate to them in low light to use as an ambush point
It lays over side to side and looks like the slow-moving bunker or shad that frequent those rips. Size and Color : 3-ounce in yellow (which is intended to resemble bunker) Unique Rig : Bend the metal lip down, not quite to 90 degrees, to keep the lure on top, where its easier to keep an eye on it as well as see spectacular striper surface bites
This is especially true when it comes to all of the different colors, sizes, and varieties of fishing lures that are available