best 6 foot baitcasting rod Salmon Steelhead Baitcaster Float Drift - Ironhead 2 Piece Our light action Trigger series rods are specifically designed for light tackle fishing to deliver the longest Zebco Roam Baitcast and Spinning

Final Thoughts on the Best Surf Fishing Reels As a die-hard surf angler who targets big red drum, my choice for the best surf fishing reel is PENNs Fathom II SD15 Casting Special

It is much finer in texture compared to the green handle which is original

Choosing based on price alone: A cheap reel can fail in tough conditions

I put a rod butt on the window-sill, stuck two blocks of solder on it, put the reel(s) in the seat and used a 2oz weight

As the bill hits bottom, it digs up a silt trail

Fish The Conditions Recognizing when your are fishing and what the conditions are telling you about the bass behavior will help you catch more smallmouth bass from shore