drop shot fishing hooks Bass Advantage Hook by Dohitomi & Co. Ltd., of Japan 1-6 pack At times Standout #1 Bass Black Nickel

One reason that little turd is so effective is it has zero action

But all you need are a simple spinning rod with four-pound mono, a handful of 2 1/2 to 3 1/2-inch plastics, some 1/8-ounce jigheads, and a few hard baits, and youre good to go.

For the long casts, smaller lures, and fighting even the smallest species (for example Perch), a slow (light) action rod can be great

Diameter Line strength Smoothness Volume of fibres Casting distance Prone to wind knots General smoothness Subtleness and memory PE Rating Water absorption fading colours and durability These qualities will give you the best casting distance and accuracy but also the most sensitivity