cripple backs fishing lure Luhr-Jensen Crippled Herring Spoon, Nickel/Neon Blue the bait can be targeting precisely in vertical jigging applications Keller's Ms. Tickle Cripple (6-pack)

or trade for a smaller reel

Why we picked it: The Fishpond Upstream Tech Vest is another great fly fishing vest that is very versatile

My best bite around the house is with crankdowns on shallow stumps, lay downs and around docks and rip-rap in the pre-spawn period and late summer

Take the Ardent Apex Magnum Baitcast Reel Right-handed on your next freshwater or saltwater fishing trip

Look for docks with multiple structural elements, as this promises lots of feeding opportunities

Braided line is exceptionally small in diameter compared to other types of line, which is another reason why most anglers will opt for it over mono