fb fishing lure AFTCO Blue Fever Digger / Green Mack / 112g, 140mm wire construction and heavy duty saltwater grade hooks and split LURE RAPALA MXR13 FB -

Pros Great all-round reel Multiple sizes available to suit Cons Basic features Best value freespool reel under 75 www.fishingtackleandbait.co.uk The perfect work horse for method feeder work is the The N-Gauge Specimen reel

Blade baits and rip jigs are winners when smallmouth are catchable from down below

A solid hard composite or even metal paddle adds another layer of sensitivity

It allows the reel to give line when battling a large fish

And while collectible lures can be worth big money in todays market, the early hand-made, hand-painted lures were even costly back in the day

The layout prevents hook tangling and protects fragile finishes, making it easier to keep your most sensitive gear in top shape