7-foot medium heavy baitcast rod The CLASSIC 7'6" Casting the Ardent Edge Series Casting Rod is a great choice for a wide range of bass fishing applications Medium Heavy Foot Heavy Action

Its specifically designed for Alabama rigs and does a great job of keeping your soft plastic inline, preventing it from slipping down the hook, which can cause the rig to underperform

Step-by-Step: Choosing Your Lure on a Cloudy Day If you find yourself staring at your tackle box under an overcast sky, follow this logic to narrow down your choices quickly

In murky lakes or reservoirs, go for brighter colors, such as chartreuse

The big lure makes an easy target that even the most suspicious striper cant turn down

This is the frog I throw in open water when trying to give a different presentation after the fish have seen too many other topwater lures