baitcaster rod 4oz lures Abu Garcia Ambassadeur 7000 Baitcast Combo 4.1:1 Gear Ratio, 20 lb Max Drag, 7' 1pc Rod, 1-4 oz Lure Rate, Medium/Heavy, RH Red : Sports & Outdoors Built using ultra Sublime Baitcaster Rod Combo –

These plastics can resemble minnows, grubs, worms, or insect larvae, giving anglers a reliable way to match the small forage species found across most freshwater systems

Extremely high gear ratios are usually unnecessary unless youre fishing specific techniques that require fast line pickup

They can be fished all year round but are particularly useful in winter when the water is clear, and vegetation is reduced (they will snag easily)

I was heading down to the Glenelg River and thought Id test it out on the local estuary perch population casting light plastics and hard-bodies with 6lb mainline and 6lb leader as this is a style of finesse fishing that requires a reel with some pretty good attributes

Much as the name suggests, this spool is shallower than the regular style, although much longer in length

Start with lighter lures and gradually move to heavier ones as you gain confidence and improve your casting skills