shimano 9 foot rod TX-9A 12ft Intensity Carp – MatchFishing ideal for slinging baits and mitigating chances of pulled hooks with soft mouthed trout. Shimano FX Freshwater Spinning Rod

The reel is also geared with a high 6.2:1 retrieve ratio

If the fish are a little deeper, I go to a No

I was using a quantum spinning reel with 50 lb braid

I suppose it was also a matter of braided line, frogs and buzz toads becoming more popular that made the buzzbait a slightly less prominent player

You can also cast the grubs, let them go to the bottom and sit for a second or two, then lift the lure off the bottom as you retrieve a few cranks and let the grub settle back to the bottom

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