drop shot fishing hooks Gamakatsu Shop Split Hook, Black, Size 4 drawing aggressive strikes. Gamakatsu Split Shot / Drop

Buzzeo keeps it moving Finishing up fourth and staying fairly consistent despite a tough bite, Anthony Buzzeo knocked it out of the park in his first Toyota Series event as a boater

Best KastKing Reel for Bank Fishing Bank anglers should look hard at the Royale Legend Pro baitcaster and Royale Legend Pro spinning reel combination

Best High Speed: Daiwa Zillion 10.0 Pros Ups the ante on speed Ultimate tournament drag system means no sacrificing power Lightweight to prevent fatigue Cons Not ideal for many presentations that demand slower retrieves Key Features Left- and right-handed retrieves 10.0: 1 gear ratio 7.6 ounces 10 ball bearings plus one roller bearing When reels in the 8:1 range first came on the market, they generally made a deal with the devil, sacrificing strength and durability in favor of speed

The combo, all together, crazy guys, came in at 7.8 ounces

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We pretty much stayed with spinnerbaits and jigs, though the younger Sochocki had quite a bit of success on a swimbait on a jig head, too