Catching bass with a jerkbait requires a collaborative effort. Rod, reel, and line all contribute to your success, whether you're looking for prespawners, capitalizing on a shallow summertime ...

We’re looking for a rod that can handle a powerful fish in the 15- to 30-pound class that is capable of powerful, line-peeling surges back to the depths. Equip the rod with a 2000-series spinning reel ...

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Q: Has Phil Bayless at Bayless Brothers rod and reel repair on Whitfield Street closed up shop for good? I occasionally drive by the shop and have not seen it open this year. It was the only rod ...