baitcast lews fishing reels Lew's Mach II Speed Spool Casting Reel a 95mm bowed anodized aluminum handle with paddle knobs LEW'S BAITCAST | Catfish Connection

Key locations: Lake Okeechobee in Florida targets largemouth in shallow marshes

Finesse Jig A finesse jig is one of the best baits to use during the early pre-spawn, as fish first start to stage in a little deeper water near potential spawning grounds

That extra foot or so of a retrieve may be just what is needed for a successful hook-set

It tells you exactly how much line youre picking up with a single rotation of the handle

Theyll have decent options, but insects and smaller fish are usually what the largemouth bass will eat

The sun has gotten much higher in the sky, the days are longer, and the water temperature has risen past the comfort zone, even for these warm-water species