baitcasting reel with good line capacity AlinoX 400 Saltwater Laser XL Round Baitcast Reel

Best of all, the price of this rocket of a reel has the competition running scared

Oftentimes, late summer is when things are thickest with grass and weeds

Whether you're a fan of slow retrieves for deep crankbaiting or fast retrieves for topwater lures, there's an option for you

Overall lightness is a difference too

Best Mid-Depth Crankbait: Storm Original Wiggle Wart Pros Ideal for covering water Deflects off of cover well Wide array of color options Durable Cons Needs to be fished at a certain depth range Stock hooks arent very sharp Specs: Size: 2 Weight: oz Depth range: 7-12 ft Key colors: Red Craw, Watermelon, Tennessee Shad Prime Conditions: Pre-spawn Submerged timber, rock piles If youre trying to catch bass along the first drop off, a mid-depth crankbait will typically be a great choice

For me, I like ice that is at least 4 inches thick, and I always carry ice picks just in case of a breakage