2 weight fly fishing reels Sage Trout Reel 2/3/4 / Bronze arrow casts in tight quarters Bauer RX Fly Reel 2

So, we know that bass are expecting food to be on the bottom

Switch: Press Y on the bait, then Y on the rod

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(But those salty guys can get defensive if you call it a bobber if its bigger than your fist, use the term float to preserve their angling ego)

90 and 100 degree days were the norm, resulting in hot mid-80 degree water temperatures, many algae blooms, and slow fishing

Whether youre jigging deep with a bucktail, trolling a plug along a rocky coastline, or enticing a surface strike with a topwater popper, understanding the behavior of striped bass and the conditions youre fishing in will help you make the most of your time on the water