crankbait fishing lure HERCULES 5Pcs/Box Mini Crankbaits Set Lures Hard Baits – HERCULES Fishing Peanut, Custom Balsa Crankbait –

Variations in bait hue or pattern can be unique to certain lakes, but these general principles will cut out a lot of guesswork and get you dialed into the bite quicker: Clear Water Try natural and translucent dual-colored (laminate) jigs with a hint of flash

Fish, gravel, and dcor are sold separately

I especially like the stainless steel guides, which feel darn near bulletproof

Guest post by Grant Spolander Its every fishermans worst nightmare It often starts with a nibble, then a bite, then before you know it fishing line is stripping off your reel faster than you can say Zzz Zzz Zzz! Suddenly, the spool jams, the rod bends under the strain, and the line goes tighter than a guitar string playing The One That Got Away