baitcasting rod for beginners 2059 Beginner Fresh Water Fishing Combo Perfect for serious anglers. Bluefire 2-Piece Baitcasting Fishing Rod

Designed for high-pressure scenarios and gin-clear water, Wired2Fish contributor Nick Petrou has used the Great Lakes Finesse Dropkick Shad a bunch in pressured waters

The Tranx 150 is an instant hit with wade-fishing anglers

That said, modern spinning reels have come a long way, and many of the issues seen as inherent deal breakers for musky fishing have been alleviated or outright eliminated

Plus I intentionally shopped for a 2 piece casting rod, because it can be taken apart for easier storage when I got back into tight areas with overhanging trees

Surface lures shine here as cod are feeding in the shallows and reacting to topwater disturbance