baitcasting daiwa reels LX-TW400P-P Lexa TWS Reel A slimmed down yet powerful 400 size reel can handle any northern toothy critter Daiwa Tatula TW 200 Baitcasting

The friction created by this contact slows the spool down, especially during the initial, fastest part of the cast when backlashes are most likely to occur

Colors should be natural, dark hues in dark water, and more transparent colors in clear water

Crankbaits When bass are in open water busting on shad, I like to switch to lipless rattling crankbaits like the Rattlin Rapala shown below

Tube jigs Poured in appropriate shades of brown, orange, green or melon, a tube can represent a crayfish, goby or perch

Giving you less prone to backlash, the reel uses 9 bb + 1 rb bearings that work well for all conditions

While a faster reel (8:1) has a handle that has to be turned much slower, or else the bait will fly back to the boat too quickly and not create a realistic presentation