classic lamson fly reel Liquid S-Series -7+ Smoke Lamson updated the spool geometry to allow for enhanced retrieve rates Lamson Speedster S HD Reel

With the 2015 angling season kicking into high gear, its time for my annual fly fishing equipment review

Sam Strech Favorite Swimbaits Favorite Jigs Favorite Trailers Big Swimbait Tackle Box Rod: 8 Extra-heavy, fast-action Daiwa DX Swimbait Casting Rod Reel: 6.3:1 Daiwa Lexa 300 Line: 60lb Daiwa J-Braid Grand 8x w/ 25lb Fluorocarbon Big Jig Tackle Box Rod: 73 Heavy, fast-action Daiwa Tatula XT Reel: 6.3:1 Daiwa Tatula 150 Line: 40lb Daiwa J-Braid Grand 8x w/ 15lb Fluorocarbon Alabama Rigs Why they work The Alabama Rig is a wire frame trailing multiple swimbaits to imitate a school of baitfish

Honey Hole Trees, Shrubs, and Logs were designed to benefit fish species that require refuge space at one life stage or a multitude of life stages

Lets get back to the best reel for float fishing

But its not ideal for big fish when you want your rod to have a lot of backbone

Heavy feeding continues until about 4:00