baitcaster reel with line counter Okuma Cold Water SS – 450 Size, Stainless Steel Gears, Low Profile Trolling Reel Precision Line Counter & Heavy-Duty 30LB Drag, CWS-471D : Sports & Outdoors reverse bearing for solid hook sets Okuma Convector Levelwind Reel CV-30L

And finally, do your research to see which forage species are present, specifically what the bass are currently feeding on

Best Technique for Lipless Crankbaits One of the best techniques for spring bass fishing with a lipless crankbait is simply to cast a long distance and then reel in the lure continuously

One way to circumvent this issue is by adding a couple of bobber stops above the line tie

The concave mouth of a popper will spit out water and make a commotion on the surface

Popping Topwater Strategies Less water clarity Bank cover such as rock, wood, or grass A popper like the POP-X or BABY POP-X is ideal for targeting smaller areas or around cover due to their subtlety and precision