buy ultra light fishing reel KastKing Kestrel 1000 Spin Finesse System Ultralight Spinning The fiberglass tip on these rods is extremely durable for years of use BEARKING-Ultra Light Fishing Reel, Stainless

I once watched a fisherman on Bull Shoals Lake in Arkansas catch several big smallmouth by sweeping his rod in a 6-foot arc around the bow of his boat

In my experience, the best reel seat is light and stiff and even exposes part of the rod blank to feel the slightest bite

Cleaning the Reel: Rinse the reel under a gentle stream of fresh water

If you fish frequently you are likely to have to re-spool your line multiple times a year

For action, go with a fast action rod, as youll miss the bites of the smaller species if your rod isnt responsive enough

Christie especially likes an XCS 100 Series crankbait for covering water when its too windy to effectively flip or fish a frog