7 11 baitcaster rods Abu Garcia 7' Veritas Low Profile Baitcast Reel and Fishing Rod Combo, Low Profile Reel with Stainless Steel Ball Bearings, Carbon Matrix Drag System, Graphite + Powerlux 100 Rod Its agglomerated cork grips are good looking and easy to maintain St. Croix Legend Elite 7'11"

This year, Im going with Swimming Senko trailers, but I do have many other options besides Brians two favorites

ABS Long-Throw Spool Optimized spool lip geometry for maximum casting distance on light line

The early morning also tends to have less boat traffic, making the waters quieter where bass can be more comfortable in shallow water

EVA handle for easy wet handling

Best Budget: Berkley Straight Nose Pliers Best Budget Pliers Berkley Straight Nose Pliers See It Pros Lots of features for a low price Comfortable handles Corrosion-resistant Cons Not quite as durable as more expensive models Key Features Sizes: 6 and 8 inches Carbon steel jaws Corrosion-resistant composite coasting Spring-assisted handles Included lanyard Berkleys basic pliers resemble what you might find at a hardware store at a similarly reasonable price, but upon closer inspection, theyre clearly made to be used by anglers

Paired with a reel that features a smooth drag system, folding handle for easy