7 foot medium heavy baitcast rod Bait casting – Obie Jigs Get an edge on the competition Custom Built Fishing Rods -

if its a big fish I want to see the drag slipping

This type of fishing requires a rod that is both light and ergonomic to ensure that it feels like your hand is still attached at the end of the day and Abu Garcia has nailed both key points to a tee

This reel is designed from the ground up for anglers looking to add a true, BFS casting reel to their arsenal of fishing tackle

He's got 5 baits for the majority of the country (this is probably the category you fall into), but he also included 5 baits for Northern anglers and clear water reservoir fishermen

If you need to draw fish from deeper water, going large with a Heddon Super Spook will entice them