50 lb test braided fishing line Reaction Tackle - Low-Vis Gray thanks to its durability and reliability Mason Tip-Up Ice Fishing Line,

As line leaves the spool, I apply light pressure with my thumb to prevent the spool from turning faster than the line is leaving the reel

Theyre also great for the shad spawn, which can play in February and March events in the sunny south

LUNKER CITY SLUG-GO Another variant of a soft plastic jerkbait, the Slug-Go (review) is a bait that does not get the credit it deserves

It accomplishes this by being able to slow or stop the spool with your thumb when casting

And, since they use the spool for the washer stack rather than the drive gear, the washers can be larger, offering more resistance and smoother action

Now, it seems every bass angler loves to throw a chatterbait, and theyre still catching plenty of fish