fishing rod holder rack Beyond GripLock Vertical Fishing 2-Pack Save constructed from 1/2 marine grade starboard plastic Solid Wood Fishing Rod Holder

There are many garage-made options out there that will work too, but below are my favorites that are widely available to the public

Shimano Calcutta 300 and 400 Best Round Baitcaster 6

Beyond strand count, you should look out for different line treatments and coatings that brands use to differentiate performance

Designed over 50 years ago, the Flatfish is a proven trout slayer with an intense wobbling action that will attract and catch every species of trout, from giant lakers and aggressive browns, to smaller, scrappy rainbows, and even big brook trout

Whats common about the set-ups were using, theyre all medium heavy-fast (MHF) and heavier actions, necessary for extraction from weeds and other types of deep cover

Ive got hundreds of big fish, some over 40 pounds on this reel