abu garcia blue max m30 spinning reel Pro Rotor and V Abu Garcia MAXSTXSP30 Max STX

Incredibly weedless, soft toad baits make it easy to navigate through heavy cover like stick-ups, grass mats, and down tulle lines where big bass tend to hide in warmer weather

However, recently I had tea with an angler who asked me why the MAX4-41 (and 61), a saltwater reel, has only 5 bearings (4+1)

A small spoon, like a Hopkins Spoon or one from Cotton Cordell, can be reeled right along or just below the surface and is great for targeting those last few schoolers that are still boiling along the surface

For smaller offerings like the BABY POP-X (BFS) rods like the TRIZA AELLO and DESTROYER P5 POP-X STICK with lighter braid to leader configurations are best suited