coronado delux fly fishing rod Maxxon Double XX (8'6" 4wt) This set also includes a rod case Pescador on the Fly

The gizzard shad are really running in October, and they tend to hang all up on the banks around the grasslines and thats where youll intercept bass. Lanes go-to offering to mimic gizzard shad is the River2Sea Top Notch and Big Mistake lures, notably in the Terminator and Pac-man color patterns

Specifically developed for sea bass (known in Japan as suzuki) found in both seawater and brackish water, this lure performs best during shore fishing

And using circle hooks when targeting bluefish and striped bass with bait will help protect those dwindling and valuable species.

If you dont have your drag set tighter, the line is going to slip and take away from the force of your cast