st croix heavy spinning rod St. RIS73MHF Black Bass Delivering an unmatched level of performance and value Premier – St. Croix Rod

Due to the longcast spool edge the friction during the cast is reduced and thus longer casting distances are possible

Best Creed GT ($134.95) The Creed GTs fast, 6.2:1 gear ratio makes it a great choice when quick line recovery is important, such as needing to set the hook after making a long cast or when in deep water

And if you want a bit more pulling power or sensitivity, a baitcaster is another great option that will stop any bass in its tracks

The Investigative Unit obtained and analyzed those records nearly three decades worth and discovered fisherman only kept about 23 percent of what their drift gillnets caught over the past 28 years