bass baitcasting combos Kickin' Their x Lew's Baitcast Combo (RIGHT) – Kickin Their Bass Tv Tac grip handle for all BUYER'S GUIDE: BEST $300 ROD

For the beefier Super Duty on the 7-foot, 3-inch heavy, Ill usually go with the 8.3:1 gear ratio since Im wanting to cover water with most of the baits I fish with that combo

Put your head down and work hard

Instead, base your rod selection on the cover, depth and big bass potential of the area youre fishing and you should be on the right track to a good day on the water.

This rod is also great for swimming a jig in sparse to thick vegetation and it makes a good pitching and flipping rod for baits up to 3/4-ounce

At this price point the door is opened to mix and match your gear

It seems like Lews comes out with a new model number for these two reels every year, but these two and their predecessors have made up most of my arsenal for several years now