an05 fishing reel Contender Spinning 60 the front gear adopts a thick metal design Contender Spinning Reel

I typically have a 15- pound braided mainline tied to something in the 6- to 12- pound range for my fluoro leader rigged up on a 2500 size reel to make this setup be as versatile as possible

So, grab your favorite topwater lures and head out to Lake Texoma for an unforgettable striped bass fishing experience

I call it the Jabberwocky because it throws water like crazy and you can throw every bit of line off your Lews reel with it. On the final day, Strader landed one keeper while flipping a Zoom Z-Hog in some grass

A compact field light like the Powertac E3R Nova flashlight is also useful when you need both hands free at dawn or dusk