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Topwater Action For explosive topwater presentations, baitcasting reels give you precise control over walking baits, poppers, and frogs

Throwing deep diving crankbaits across points for hours upon hours, grinding it deep into the substrate Throwing heavy spinnerbaits, swim baits, or any lure over a couple of oz for more than a couple of hours Skipping lures under heavy overhanging vegetation and docks where larger fish usually go to escape the sun and ambush prey

However, he says, the Wager Baits Calcutta Jig a bladed jig with synthetic hair material is ideal in cold water

Lacking significant vegetation, Scalish opts for a yo-yo retrieve off the bottom